- Stock: In Stock
- Brand: LOTR Official
- Model: PN172-STG-MOP
- Location: Middle-earth
| 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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Sterling Silver & Mother of Pearl — Two Ways to Wear the Golden Wood
Most jewellery serves one purpose. The Galadriel Brooch & Pendant serves two — a convertible design that functions as both a traditional brooch and a pendant necklace. The hidden bail allows the piece to slide onto a chain, transforming the brooch into a pendant with no modification. Wear it pinned to a collar for formal occasions and on a chain for daily wear. Same piece, same quality, two entirely different expressions of the same Elvish elegance.
The centrepiece is a natural Mother of Pearl inlay — not synthetic, not painted, but the genuine iridescent material produced by molluscs, whose pearlescent lustre shifts with the light exactly as the moonlit surfaces of Lothlórien shifted in Tolkien's description. Set in solid 925 sterling silver. 28mm × 20mm. Gift-ready from the moment it arrives.
Mother of Pearl (nacre) is the iridescent material that forms the inner lining of certain mollusc shells. It is created by the same biological process as pearls — layer upon layer of aragonite crystals, each thin enough to diffract light — and the result is a surface that shifts colour depending on the angle of view. In white light it shows white and cream; in angled light it picks up hints of blue, pink, and green. It is the most naturally moonlit material in jewellery — and Lothlórien was a place of moonlight. The mallorn trees, the silver bridges, Galadriel's white gown: all lit by the same cool, diffuse, iridescent quality that Mother of Pearl captures in a way no synthetic stone can approach.
In Tolkien's text, Galadriel's jewellery is described sparingly but precisely. She wore Nenya, the Ring of Water, on her finger — visible only to those who bore one of the other Rings of Power. In The Lord of the Rings, she is described as wearing white with silver ornaments, her hair golden, her presence the concentrated memory of a world that was already old when Númenor rose from the sea.
The brooch design draws from the Elvish craft tradition — the same organic, floral aesthetic that produced the Elven-brooches given to the Fellowship, the delicate silver-work of Rivendell, and the leaf-forms that appear throughout Elvish jewellery in Tolkien's world and Peter Jackson's visual interpretation of it. Where Dwarven craft is angular, massive, and architectural, Elvish craft grows: it spirals outward from natural centres, finds its structure in organic forms, and always appears to have been discovered rather than made.
The Mother of Pearl at this piece's centre reflects the character of its wearer — a being whose power was always quietly present, always luminous, always most fully visible at the right angle in the right light.
| Convertible Design — Brooch & PendantThe hidden bail allows the piece to be worn on a chain, converting the brooch into a pendant instantly. The included 45cm sterling silver chain transforms the wearing completely. Pin it to a jacket or coat for formal occasions; wear it on the chain for everyday elegance. The piece works in both modes without modification. | Natural Mother of Pearl InlayGenuine Mother of Pearl — not synthetic nacre, not resin, not enamel. Real nacre, with its layered crystalline structure that produces genuine iridescence under shifting light. The moonlit, pearlescent quality of the Golden Wood captured in a material that is itself the product of natural patience and time. |
| 28mm × 20mm — Sophisticated Daily SizeAt 28mm wide and 20mm long, this piece is a sophisticated scale for daily wearing — large enough to be clearly visible and detailed, compact enough to work under any collar and with any outfit. Suitable for formal occasions and everyday wear in equal measure. | Solid 925 Sterling Silver — Nickel FreeCast in solid sterling silver throughout. No plating, no base metal. The silver setting provides the contrast that allows the Mother of Pearl's iridescence to read clearly — cool grey-white metal against the warmer, shifting lustre of the nacre. |
| Material | Solid 925 Sterling Silver — Nickel Free, Hypoallergenic |
| Centre | Natural Mother of Pearl inlay |
| Dimensions | 28mm (1.10") wide × 20mm (0.79") long |
| Wearing Options | Convertible — pin-back brooch or pendant necklace (hidden bail) |
| Chain | 45cm (18") Sterling Silver Chain — included |
| Licence | Official New Line Productions Licensed Product — made in New Zealand |
| Includes | Protective Pouch & Licence of Authenticity Card |
| Guarantee | 5-Year Written Guarantee |
- Galadriel Brooch & PendantSolid 925 sterling silver, 28mm × 20mm, natural Mother of Pearl inlay, convertible design.
- 45cm Sterling Silver ChainFor wearing as a pendant — ready to use immediately.
- Protective PouchKeeps the piece safe between wears, gift-ready from arrival.
- Licence of Authenticity CardOfficial New Line Productions licence confirmation.
- 5-Year Written GuaranteeCovers manufacturing defects in the silver and Mother of Pearl setting.
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 worn as both a brooch and a pendant?
Yes — that is the design. The piece has a standard pin-back fitting for use as a brooch and a hidden bail for wearing on a chain as a pendant. The included 45cm sterling silver chain allows you to switch between the two modes instantly, with no modification to the piece. Pin it to a collar or lapel for formal occasions; wear it on the chain for everyday versatility.
What is Mother of Pearl?
Mother of Pearl (nacre) is the iridescent inner lining of certain mollusc shells — the same biological material that forms pearls, created by layer upon layer of aragonite crystals thin enough to diffract light. The result is a surface that shifts colour under different lighting conditions: white and cream in direct light, with hints of blue, pink, and green at oblique angles. It is a genuine natural material, not synthetic or painted. This piece uses real Mother of Pearl inlay, not resin or enamel.
How large is the piece?
28mm (1.10 inches) wide by 20mm (0.79 inches) long — a sophisticated, daily-wear size. Present enough to be clearly visible and detailed; compact enough to work under any collar and with any outfit.
Is this officially licensed?
Yes — Official The Hobbit licensed product, made in New Zealand by the official New Line Productions licence holders. A Licence of Authenticity card is included.
Is the chain included?
Yes — a 45cm sterling silver chain is included for wearing as a pendant. The piece arrives as a complete, gift-ready set.
What is the guarantee?
5-Year Written Guarantee covering manufacturing defects in the silver and Mother of Pearl setting.
