what is 60th birthday called

The 60th birthday is often referred to as a persons diamond jubilee or the start of their golden years. In Chinese culture, turning 60 marks five full cycles through the Chinese zodiac, symbolically beginning a new life cycle. The term "diamond jubilee" is also used to celebrate the 60th anniversary of a significant event related to a person or the 60th anniversary of an institutions founding. The traditional birthday gift for the 60th birthday is diamonds. Black and white splashed with silver and gold are the perfect color symbols for a 60th birthday.