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mark12_30 · 11-06-2002, 10:44 AM

I think it was referring to the emerald mentioned in the poem, not the Silmaril. And yes, I think we're supposed to guess that it's the same emerald.

The silmaril would have been either silvery-white or golden, because the two trees gave off silver and gold light. And since Venus looks white, I think Earendil's silmaril was silvery-white.

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11-06-2002, 10:44 AM	#3
mark12_30 Stormdancer of Doom Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Elvish singing is not a thing to miss, in June under the stars Posts: 4,349	I think it was referring to the emerald mentioned in the poem, not the Silmaril. And yes, I think we're supposed to guess that it's the same emerald. The silmaril would have been either silvery-white or golden, because the two trees gave off silver and gold light. And since Venus looks white, I think Earendil's silmaril was silvery-white. [ November 06, 2002: Message edited by: mark12_30 ] __________________ ...down to the water to see the elves dance and sing upon the midsummer's eve.