• An appropriate gift will contribute to a perfect fourth anniversary.anniversary image by Arpad Nagy-Bagoly from Fotolia.com
  
  Although voluntary, many couples match anniversary years with traditional gifts that include a variety of items, ranging from romantic to practical. The fourth anniversary is marked by gifts including flowers, fruits, silk, linen and appliances. Even if you do not intend to follow the suggested gifts for the fourth anniversary, they will provide a good starting point for coming up with gift ideas.
  
  

Flowers and Fruit

• Geraniums produce pink, blue, white or red flowers.geranium 'rozanne' image by Lijuan Guo from Fotolia.com
  
  Flowers and fruit are recognized as the traditional fourth anniversary gift and the geranium as the official flower. Consider buying your spouse a bouquet of geraniums to decorate your dining room table or having them sent to your spouse's work office. Geranium seeds can also be given as a gift for spouses who enjoy gardening. Instead of buying actual flowers you can give your spouse floral-scented candles or bath products, gardening tools, glass flowers or books about flowers. Also consider sending a basket with exotic fruits to your spouse or fruit bouquets featuring chocolate-covered fruits such as strawberries.
  
  

Jewelry

• Consider jewelry containing the gem blue topaz or blue zircon.glass necklace image by Alison Bowden from Fotolia.com
  
  For fourth anniversaries men should consider buying their wife or girlfriend jewelry such as necklaces, earrings, rings and bracelets. Jewelry is not limited only to women; men can be gifted with watches and cuff links. The recognized gem stone for fourth anniversaries is blue topaz or its inexpensive alternate, blue zircon. Since options for jewelry gifts are plentiful, carefully consider which type of jewelry your spouse likes to wear, such as gold or silver, before making a purchase. If you are unsure about her preferred style, pick something that is similar yet different from a piece of jewelry that she wears often. To incorporate the traditional fourth anniversary gift, consider floral-themed jewelry.
  
  

Silk, Linen and Nylon

• A linen tablecloth helps create the setting for a romantic night.wedding table image by Marianna Poloskei from Fotolia.com
  
  The modern fourth anniversary gift is made from the textiles silk, linen or nylon. There are numerous options including silk scarfs, ties, lingerie, pajamas and sheets. For men, consider a nylon jersey of their favorite sports team or team hats and t-shirts. A decorative linen tablecloth can be purchased to set the table for a romantic dinner including a home-cooked meal, candles, flowers and wine.
  
  

Appliances

• Consider beauty aid appliances for your spouse.Hair drier image by Viacheslav Anyakin from Fotolia.com
  
  The alternate modern gift for the fourth anniversary is appliances, which includes household appliances, electronics and exercise equipment. If your spouse enjoys cooking, consider buying the latest high-tech appliances or, if he enjoys barbecuing, a new grill. Purchase a fondue set for a romantic evening or a cappuccino maker for quiet mornings together. For technology-savvy spouses, consider electronics such as a surround sound system, TiVo or Blu-ray player; and for fitness enthusiasts, a new piece of equipment for the home gym.