Bronze Pottery Wine Bottle Coaster — Stamped Heart Anniversary Gift (8th, 9th, or 19th Year)

This handmade stoneware wine bottle coaster is a thoughtful, minimalist celebration of love and tradition—perfect for commemorating an 8th, 9th, or 19th wedding anniversary, which are traditionally associated with bronze and pottery. Elegant in design and steeped in meaning, it combines functional beauty with handcrafted charm.

Dimensions & Glaze Finish

• Diameter: Approximately 4.5 inches

• Height: Approximately 1 inch

• Material: High-fired stoneware clay

• Glaze: Metallic bronze exterior with smooth natural white stone base

• Feature: Hand-stamped heart with number inside

This piece is small and unassuming yet full of personal significance. It comfortably fits the base of a standard wine bottle or small flower vase. Each coaster is made by hand in our Colorado pottery studio, ensuring no two are exactly alike.

Design Details

The base of the coaster is finished in a glossy ivory glaze and hand-stamped with a clean-lined heart shape that cradles the number of your choice:

• 8 for an 8th wedding anniversary (bronze)

• 9 for a 9th wedding anniversary (pottery/willow)

• 19 for a 19th wedding anniversary (bronze again)

The top side of the coaster is finished in our signature metallic bronze glaze, a rich, reflective surface that pairs beautifully with wine bottles, glass vases, or candles. The juxtaposition of dark metallic glaze and light ivory clay gives the coaster a contemporary, refined feel while still honoring handmade rustic character.

Symbolic and Practical Use

This piece is designed for versatility. While it’s primarily a wine bottle coaster, it works beautifully as:

• A candle holder

• A base for small flower arrangements

• A ring tray or trinket dish

• A decorative desk piece with sentimental weight

It’s a subtle but powerful way to mark time, celebrate enduring love, and add character to your home. Whether you’re gifting it to a spouse, parent, or close friend, it communicates thoughtfulness and care.

Want to pair it with a matching wine chiller or bronze shot glass? Take a look at the full Sarah Welch Pottery collection on Etsy, or visit the official Sarah Welch Pottery website to learn more about the materials and process.

Why This Makes a Meaningful Anniversary Gift

Traditional anniversary gifts are often overlooked, but they carry a rich symbolic legacy. Bronze symbolizes strength and endurance—qualities built over years in a partnership. Pottery represents the shaping of something lasting and beautiful from raw materials, just like a relationship.

This coaster makes an ideal:

• Minimalist anniversary gift

• Add-on to a bottle of wine

• Accompaniment to a home-cooked dinner or proposal

• Keepsake to mark a personal milestone

It’s a small object that holds big meaning—and becomes more valuable over time.

Pottery & Care Information

All pieces from Sarah Welch Pottery are handmade from start to finish in our Colorado workshop. This includes:

• Mixing and wedging our own clay

• Hand-thrown or hand-built forming processes

• Custom-mixed glazes made in-house

• High-fire kiln finishes to 2300°F for durability

This coaster is:

• Lead- and cadmium-free

• Microwave safe

• Dishwasher safe

• Food safe

Because it is real stoneware, it is far more durable than porcelain or ceramic slip-cast items. It is meant to be used, cherished, and passed on.

Shipping Information

• In stock: Ships in 1–3 business days

• Ships via USPS First Class (within the U.S.), insured

• International orders welcome — note that customs charges may apply in your country

Looking for customizations or large order options (such as for wedding favors, corporate gifts, or hospitality events)? Send us a message to discuss wholesale pricing or bulk orders.

Whether you’re celebrating eight years, nine years, or nineteen, this coaster offers a grounded, elegant way to mark the moment. Lightweight and affordable enough to give alone, yet meaningful enough to accompany a more elaborate gift, it’s a subtle token of love and legacy.

Let this coaster hold more than just a bottle. Let it hold memory, ritual, and a deep sense of care.