Things of Middle-earth
Glorfindel's Elf-stone
Type: Gems & Jewelry
Meaning:
elf-stone: green beryl (emerald)
Description:
'... I came to the Bridge of Mitheithel, and left a token there, nigh on seven days ago.'
The Fellowship of the Ring, LoTR Book 1, Ch 12, Flight to the Ford
[Strider] held out his hand, and showed a single pale-green jewel. 'I found it in the mud in the middle of the Bridge,' he said. 'It is a beryl, an elf-stone. Whether it was set there, or let fall by chance, I cannot say; but it brings hope to me. I will take it as a sign that we may pass the Bridge....'
The Fellowship of the Ring, LoTR Book 1, Ch 12, Flight to the Ford
Contributors:
Elena Tiriel 28Aug05, 21Oct11
