- Stock: In Stock
- Brand: Galadriel Collection
- Model: WD448-9W-Z
- Location: Middle-earth
Available Options
| Diameter (in) | Diameter (mm) | Circumference (in) | Circumference (mm) | US / Canada | UK / NZ / AU |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.570 | 14.5 | 1.790 | 45.5 | 3 1/2 | G |
| 0.578 | 14.7 | 1.815 | 46.1 | 3 3/4 | G 1/2 |
| 0.586 | 14.9 | 1.840 | 46.7 | 4 | H |
| 0.594 | 15.1 | 1.865 | 47.4 | 4 1/4 | H 1/2 |
| 0.602 | 15.3 | 1.890 | 48.0 | 4 1/2 | I |
| 0.610 | 15.5 | 1.915 | 48.7 | 4 3/4 | J |
| 0.618 | 15.7 | 1.941 | 49.3 | 5 | J 1/2 |
| 0.626 | 15.9 | 1.966 | 49.9 | 5 1/4 | K |
| 0.634 | 16.1 | 1.991 | 50.6 | 5 1/2 | K 1/2 |
| 0.642 | 16.3 | 2.016 | 51.2 | 5 3/4 | L |
| 0.650 | 16.5 | 2.041 | 51.8 | 6 | L 1/2 |
| 0.658 | 16.7 | 2.066 | 52.5 | 6 1/4 | M |
| 0.666 | 16.9 | 2.091 | 53.1 | 6 1/2 | M 1/2 |
| 0.674 | 17.1 | 2.116 | 53.8 | 6 3/4 | N |
| 0.682 | 17.3 | 2.141 | 54.4 | 7 | N 1/2 |
| 0.690 | 17.5 | 2.167 | 55.0 | 7 1/4 | O |
| 0.698 | 17.7 | 2.192 | 55.7 | 7 1/2 | O 1/2 |
| 0.706 | 17.9 | 2.217 | 56.3 | 7 3/4 | P |
| 0.714 | 18.1 | 2.242 | 56.9 | 8 | P 1/2 |
| 0.722 | 18.3 | 2.267 | 57.6 | 8 1/4 | Q |
| 0.730 | 18.5 | 2.292 | 58.2 | 8 1/2 | Q 1/2 |
| 0.738 | 18.7 | 2.317 | 58.9 | 8 3/4 | R |
| 0.746 | 18.9 | 2.342 | 59.5 | 9 | R 1/2 |
| 0.754 | 19.2 | 2.368 | 60.1 | 9 1/4 | S |
| 0.762 | 19.4 | 2.393 | 60.8 | 9 1/2 | S 1/2 |
| 0.770 | 19.6 | 2.418 | 61.4 | 9 3/4 | T |
| 0.778 | 19.8 | 2.443 | 62.1 | 10 | T 1/2 |
| 0.786 | 20.0 | 2.468 | 62.7 | 10 1/4 | U |
| 0.794 | 20.2 | 2.493 | 63.3 | 10 1/2 | U 1/2 |
| 0.802 | 20.4 | 2.518 | 64.0 | 10 3/4 | V |
| 0.810 | 20.6 | 2.543 | 64.6 | 11 | V 1/2 |
| 0.818 | 20.8 | 2.569 | 65.2 | 11 1/4 | W |
| 0.826 | 21.0 | 2.594 | 65.9 | 11 1/2 | W 1/2 |
| 0.834 | 21.2 | 2.619 | 66.5 | 11 3/4 | X |
| 0.842 | 21.4 | 2.644 | 67.2 | 12 | X 1/2 |
| 0.850 | 21.6 | 2.669 | 67.8 | 12 1/4 | Y |
| 0.858 | 21.8 | 2.694 | 68.4 | 12 1/2 | Z |
| 0.866 | 22.0 | 2.719 | 69.1 | 12 3/4 | Z 1/2 |
| 0.874 | 22.2 | 2.744 | 69.7 | 13 | - |
| 0.882 | 22.4 | 2.769 | 70.3 | 13 1/4 | Z1 |
| 0.890 | 22.6 | 2.795 | 71.0 | 13 1/2 | - |
| 0.898 | 22.8 | 2.820 | 71.6 | 13 3/4 | Z2 |
| 0.906 | 23.0 | 2.845 | 72.3 | 14 | Z3 |
| 0.914 | 23.2 | 2.870 | 72.9 | 14 1/4 | - |
| 0.922 | 23.4 | 2.895 | 73.5 | 14 1/2 | Z4 |
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White Gold Edition
In Tolkien's world, Nenya was the greatest of the Three Elven Rings — the Ring of Water, the Ring of Adamant, the ring Galadriel wore in secret for three thousand years to preserve the Golden Wood of Lothlórien against the long shadow of Sauron. Its power was not dominion but preservation — to protect, to cherish, to keep inviolate the thing most precious to its wearer.
When given as an engagement ring, Nenya carries that meaning forward. It is a vow in metal and stone: to protect and cherish your shared future, to keep what you have built together as timeless and enduring as the Golden Wood itself. For the couple whose love story is as epic as the tales of Middle-earth, there is no more fitting expression of that commitment.
This White Gold Edition is crafted in solid 9ct or 18ct nickel-free white gold, rhodium-plated for a luminous platinum-like finish — a material whose cool brilliance mirrors the mythril Tolkien described as Nenya's band. Made to order in New Zealand by the official licence holders, to your size, in your chosen gold weight.
Nenya's power in Tolkien's lore was preservation and protection — the same qualities that define the best marriages and the deepest partnerships. As an engagement ring it carries a meaning no standard solitaire can match: not merely a declaration of love, but a promise of stewardship. To preserve what matters. To protect what is precious. To keep the light alive.
Lothlórien at its height was the most beautiful place in Middle-earth — a forest where time moved differently, where the leaves of the mallorn trees turned silver and gold, where starlight filtered down through branches that seemed woven rather than grown. Galadriel's ring preserved all of this, holding it apart from the ruin creeping across the rest of the world.
The cage setting that gives Nenya its character — a gemstone held beneath a laced web of gold, as if the stars themselves are caught in the branches of a mallorn tree — is the design rendering that story visible. The stone is not merely displayed; it is protected, enclosed, held safely within the goldwork above it. This is a ring whose design and whose meaning are the same thing.
The white gold band is rhodium-plated — rhodium is rarer than gold itself, a member of the platinum group metals, used throughout the fine jewellery industry to produce a finish that is harder, more scratch-resistant, and more luminous than unplated white gold. The result is the mirror-white brilliance that Tolkien described as mithril: the metal of the Elves, brighter than silver, stronger than steel.
Many people choose Nenya as an engagement ring, and the symbolism is genuinely fitting. Galadriel and Celeborn's love lasted across seven thousand years, through war, exile, separation, and loss, without diminishing. Nenya itself is a ring of preservation, of keeping what is beautiful and true against the forces that want to consume it. A ring associated with the most enduring love in Tolkien's legendarium, made in the metal of starlight, chosen for what it represents rather than merely for how it looks: there are worse foundations for a commitment. The official Nenya is available in solid sterling silver with a white gold finish and in solid 9ct white gold, both made in New Zealand by the New Line Productions licence holders.
The traditional diamond solitaire has its place — but for the couple for whom Middle-earth is part of their shared story, Nenya offers something no generic engagement ring can: a ring that already means something. The mythology is built in. The symbolism is three thousand years old. And the design — intricate, distinctive, unmistakable — will never be confused with anything else on anyone else's finger.
It works equally well as a Valentine's Day gift, an anniversary ring, or a commitment ring — any occasion where a piece of jewellery needs to carry real weight. The white gold catches the light at every angle and the cage setting over the gemstone draws the eye in a way that a simple prong-set solitaire cannot.
Each ring is made to order to your exact finger size — please allow approximately four weeks for the crafting of your white gold ring. Contact us with your size at the time of ordering or immediately after, and our jewellers will begin work.
The gemstone beneath Nenya's gold cage can be selected in three colours, each carrying its own resonance within Tolkien's world and its own visual character on the finger.
The classic choice — the white CZ beneath the white gold cage mirrors Tolkien's description of Nenya as the Ring of Adamant, set with a stone like a white star. In bright light the CZ refracts with diamond-like brilliance; in low light it holds a cool, still glow. The pure white version is the most faithful to the lore and the most versatile for daily wearing.
Blue channels the Ring of Water — Nenya's deeper elemental identity as a ring of the flowing waters of Middle-earth. The cool blue stone beneath the white gold lacework suggests depth and movement, Rivendell's river-light and the long patience of water. A particularly striking choice for those who connect with the Elvish world's quieter, more contemplative quality.
Purple brings the authority and wisdom of Galadriel herself — the colour of royalty, of deep knowledge, of three thousand years of quiet power exercised with grace and restraint. The regal tone of the purple stone beneath white gold gives the ring a more dramatic, statement quality. The ring of a queen who knew exactly what she was and what she chose not to become.
| Rhodium-Plated White Gold — Mithril FinishThe ring is rhodium-plated after casting — rhodium is a platinum group metal, rarer than gold, used throughout the fine jewellery industry for its extraordinary hardness and mirror-white brilliance. It prevents tarnish, resists scratching, and produces the luminous finish Tolkien described as mithril: bright as silver, harder than steel. | Cage Setting — The Stone Protected, Not Just DisplayedThe gemstone lies beneath a laced web of gold — held, enclosed, preserved within the metalwork rather than simply mounted on top of it. This is the design detail that makes Nenya visually and symbolically unlike any other ring: the stone is protected by the gold, exactly as Galadriel's ring protected Lothlórien. |
| Made to Order — Your Size, Your Gold WeightEvery white gold Nenya is custom-crafted to order by master jewellers in New Zealand. Allow approximately four weeks from order to dispatch. Contact us with your ring size at the time of ordering — if you are unsure of your size, we can advise on how to measure accurately at home. | Nickel-Free White Gold — Safe for Sensitive SkinAll gold weights are nickel-free — the most common cause of metal allergies in jewellery. Safe for long-term daily wearing and for sensitive skin. The rhodium plating adds a further barrier between the gold alloy and the skin, making this one of the most hypoallergenic ring options available. |
| Feature | Official White Gold Edition | Costume / Unlicensed Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Metal | Solid 9ct or 18ct nickel-free white gold — permanent, real precious metal | Silver-plated zinc alloy or base metal — tarnishes, peels, causes reactions |
| Finish | Rhodium-plated — mirror-white, tarnish-resistant, platinum-like brilliance | Unplated or cheap coating — dulls rapidly, discolours with wearing |
| Stone Setting | Cage setting with claw-set CZ — stone protected within the goldwork | Glued or poorly set — stones fall out, setting is structurally compromised |
| Sizing | Made to order to your exact finger size | Fixed sizes — no custom fitting available |
| Licence | Official New Line Productions licensed — made in New Zealand | Unlicensed — no connection to the films or original design |
| Material | Solid White Gold — 9ct or 18ct Nickel-Free (select at checkout) |
| Finish | Rhodium-plated — mirror-white, tarnish-resistant |
| Setting Style | Cage setting — gemstone held beneath laced gold lacework |
| Stone | Cubic Zirconia — Clear (default), Blue, or Purple (select at checkout) |
| Sizing | Made to order — specify your ring size at checkout |
| Lead Time | Approximately 4 weeks to craft before dispatch |
| Licence | Official New Line Productions Licensed Product — made in New Zealand |
| Includes | Presentation Pouch & Licence of Authenticity Card |
| Guarantee | 5-Year Written Guarantee |
- Presentation PouchGift-ready from the moment it arrives — no additional wrapping needed.
- Licence of Authenticity CardOfficial confirmation of the New Line Productions licence.
- 5-Year Written GuaranteeCovers manufacturing defects in the white gold setting and stone.
Rhodium-plated white gold is low-maintenance but benefits from occasional gentle cleaning. The rhodium plating will eventually wear slightly at contact points with daily wearing over years — this is normal for all rhodium-plated fine jewellery and can be re-plated by any fine jeweller when needed.
Warm water with a drop of mild dish soap and a soft-bristled toothbrush — work gently through the cage setting and around the CZ stone. Rinse thoroughly and dry with a lint-free cloth. Avoid harsh chemicals, bleach, and abrasive cleaners which can strip rhodium plating prematurely.
Remove before swimming in chlorinated pools or using cleaning products. Put on after applying lotions and hand creams — chemical residue builds up in the cage setting over time. Avoid ultrasonic cleaners. The rhodium plating is durable for daily wear but harsh chemicals accelerate wear.
Over years of daily wearing the rhodium may thin at contact points, revealing a slightly warmer white gold tone beneath. This is entirely normal and expected in all rhodium-plated fine jewellery. Any fine jeweller can re-plate the ring in rhodium — it is a quick, inexpensive process that fully restores the mirror-white finish.
Galadriel was a mighty elven queen known as the Lady of Lothlorien and one of the greatest magical beings in Middle-earth. She was the wife of Celeborn, the lord of Lothlorien, and a close ally of the hobbits Frodo Baggins and Samwise Gamgee during their quest to destroy the One Ring.
Galadriel was born in the First Age, making her one of the oldest characters in the Lord of the Rings. She was a Noldorin elf, a noble and highly skilled race of elves known for their great knowledge and expertise in magic. Galadriel was also a distant relative of Lúthien, the greatest of all elven women, who was renowned for her beauty and bravery.
Galadriel was also known for her great beauty and her golden hair
Galadriel played a crucial role in the Lord of the Rings events. She was one of the few people who knew the true nature of the One Ring and the dark lord Sauron's plan to use it to conquer Middle-earth. She also helped the hobbits, particularly Frodo, in their journey to destroy the Ring by giving them essential gifts and counsel.
Galadriel was also known for her great beauty and her golden hair, which was said to glow with an otherworldly light. She was also said to have the ability to see into the future and to read the thoughts of others. Some even believed that she had the power to bend time itself.
Galadriel was a powerful and wise figure
There are many myths and legends surrounding Galadriel, including the story of how she acquired her magical ring, Nenya, which was one of the three elven rings of power. She received the ring from the elven smith Celebrimbor, who had been entrusted with its creation by the godlike being known as the Valar. The ring granted Galadriel great power and helped her to preserve the beauty and peace of Lothlorien, the enchanted forest over which she ruled.
Overall, Galadriel was a powerful and wise figure in the Lord of the Rings, and her counsel and aid were instrumental in the quest to defeat Sauron and bring peace to Middle-earth.
FAQ
Can this be used as an engagement ring?
Yes — it is specifically designed and positioned as an engagement ring, as well as a statement ring, Valentine's Day gift, or anniversary ring. Each ring is made to order to your exact finger size in solid white gold. The cage setting and the depth of the symbolism make it a meaningful and distinctive alternative to a standard diamond solitaire for couples for whom Tolkien's world is part of their shared story.
Is the ring solid gold or gold plated?
The ring is cast in solid white gold — 9ct or 18ct depending on your selection. It is not gold plated or gold filled. The rhodium plating is applied over the solid white gold as a finish — rhodium is a platinum group metal that provides a mirror-white, tarnish-resistant surface. The gold itself is solid throughout.
What is rhodium plating and why is it used?
Rhodium is a platinum group metal — rarer than gold — used throughout the fine jewellery industry to plate white gold rings and pendants. It provides three things: a mirror-white finish brighter than unplated white gold, protection against tarnish, and a harder surface that resists scratching. Over years of daily wearing the rhodium may thin slightly at contact points — this is normal for all rhodium-plated fine jewellery and can be restored by any fine jeweller inexpensively.
What stone colours are available?
Three CZ stone colours are available: Clear (the classic Ring of Adamant look — white stone, white gold, maximum brilliance), Blue (the Ring of Water — cool blue beneath white gold lacework), and Purple (regal, befitting an Elven queen). Select your preferred stone colour at checkout, or contact us if you need guidance.
What gold weights are available and what is the difference?
Two weights are available: 9ct (37.5% pure gold — most durable, most affordable, best for everyday wearing) and 18ct (75% pure gold — highest gold content, most prestigious, traditional choice for heirloom engagement jewellery). Both are nickel-free.
How long does it take to make?
White gold Nenya rings are made to order — please allow approximately 4 weeks from the time of ordering for the ring to be crafted before dispatch. Please provide your ring size at checkout or contact us immediately after ordering. If you are unsure of your size we can advise on how to measure accurately at home.
How do I find my ring size?
The most accurate method is to visit any local jeweller — they can measure your finger in under a minute at no charge. At home, you can wrap a thin strip of paper around the base of your finger, mark where it overlaps, measure the length in millimetres, and compare to a standard ring size chart. Please note that fingers change size slightly with temperature — measure when your hands are at normal room temperature, not when cold. If between sizes, size up rather than down for comfort.
Is this officially licensed?
Yes. This is an official New Line Productions licensed product, made in New Zealand by the official licence holders. A Licence of Authenticity card is included with every ring confirming the licence.
What is the guarantee?
Every Nenya White Gold Edition is covered by a 5-Year Written Guarantee against manufacturing defects in the white gold setting and stone. Normal wear to the rhodium plating over time is not a manufacturing defect — but if the setting, cage structure, or stone develops a fault through normal wearing, contact us and we will arrange repair or replacement.
