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- Brand: Galadriel Collection
- Model: PN171
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| 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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The Sword of Three Ring-Bearers
No weapon in Tolkien's legendarium passed through as many critical moments as the blade Bilbo called Sting. It was there in the tunnels beneath the Misty Mountains when Bilbo first found the courage he did not know he had. It was there in Rivendell when Gandalf placed it in Frodo's hands before the Fellowship walked into the unknown. It was there in the mines of Moria, in the dark of Shelob's lair, and in the desperate last pages of the story when Samwise Gamgee took it up in Cirith Ungol and went back into Mordor alone.
Bilbo carried it. Frodo inherited it. Sam wielded it when everything was at its worst. Three hobbits. Three ring-bearers. One blade. This is the officially licensed sterling silver pendant of that weapon — 65mm of solid 925 sterling silver, handcrafted in New Zealand by the official New Line Productions licence holders.
This pendant is made by the official New Line Productions licence holders in New Zealand — the country where Peter Jackson brought Middle-earth to life. Every piece is handcrafted to the exact cinematic proportions of Sting as it appears in the films. It comes with a Certificate of Authenticity confirming the licence — this is a genuine piece of Middle-earth collectible history, not a fan reproduction.
When Gandalf gave Sting to Frodo in Rivendell, he gave him more than a weapon. He gave him Bilbo's courage, already embedded in the blade from sixty years of carrying it as a talisman more than a weapon. Frodo had never fought anything. He was a scholar and a gardener. But Sting had already proven what it could do in the hands of a hobbit who had no idea what they were doing, and that was a meaningful thing to carry into darkness.
In the mines of Moria, Sting glowed blue in the dark before the Fellowship even heard the drums. It was a warning system that worked when every other warning had failed. In Shelob's lair, Frodo used it against a creature that had been ancient and terrible when the world was young. And when Sam found Frodo's apparently dead body and took Sting from his belt, he made a decision — to go on alone into Mordor — that would determine the fate of the entire world. The blade was part of that decision.
Sting was returned to Bilbo's keeping at Rivendell when Frodo came home. In the last pages of The Lord of the Rings, as Bilbo prepared to sail from the Grey Havens, he still had it. Some things, once given and received through enough shared history, are not easily put down.
What is Sting? Sting is the short Elvish sword carried by Bilbo Baggins and later Frodo Baggins in Tolkien's The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. It was forged in the hidden Elven city of Gondolin during the First Age — making it thousands of years old by the time Bilbo found it. It is a sibling blade to Glamdring (Gandalf's sword) and Orcrist (Thorin Oakenshield's sword), all three forged in the same ancient armoury.
Why does Sting glow blue? Sting was enchanted by its Elvish makers to glow with a cold blue light whenever Orcs or Goblins were nearby — a warning system forged into the blade itself. In the films, this is depicted as a bright blue luminescence that activates when enemies are close. The enchantment saved Bilbo in the Goblin tunnels, warned Frodo in Moria, and alerted the Fellowship to danger multiple times during their journey.
Is Sting a sword or a dagger? By Elvish standards, Sting is a long dagger — the Elves who made it were considerably taller than hobbits. Tolkien describes it explicitly as a knife or dagger from an Elven perspective. But to Bilbo, and to Frodo, it was a sword — and it functioned as one throughout both their quests.
| Solid 925 Sterling Silver — Substantial PieceAt 65mm (2.6 inches) in length, this is a statement pendant with real presence. Cast in solid 925 sterling silver — no plating, no base metal core. The pendant has genuine weight, hanging correctly and displaying the blade's elegant proportions exactly as designed. Nickel-free and hypoallergenic. | Film-Accurate Elven DesignThe flowing curves, the elegant taper, the Elvish detail of crossguard and grip — all reproduced from the cinematic prop created for Peter Jackson's films. Elven weapons in Tolkien's world are distinguished by their organic, graceful lines, and this pendant captures that aesthetic in wearable silver. |
| 45cm Sterling Silver Chain — Ready to WearA complimentary 45cm (18-inch) sterling silver chain is included as standard. The pendant arrives completely ready to wear or gift — no additional purchase needed. The 45cm length sits at the collarbone on most wearers, positioning the 65mm pendant at its most visible and flattering. | Official Presentation — Certificate of AuthenticityPackaged in a thematic Hobbit pouch with a Certificate of Authenticity card. This is not a generic fantasy sword pendant — it is an officially licensed New Line Productions collectible made in New Zealand, with documentation to prove it. |
| Material | Solid 925 Sterling Silver — Polished Finish, Nickel-Free |
| Length | 65mm (2.6 inches) |
| Chain | 45cm (18") Sterling Silver Chain — included |
| Licence | Official New Line Productions Licensed Product — Handcrafted in New Zealand |
| Includes | Hobbit Presentation Pouch & Certificate of Authenticity Card |
| Guarantee | 5-Year Written Guarantee |
| Note | Lifestyle images are for illustrative purposes only and may not be to exact scale. Refer to specifications for precise dimensions. |
- Sting Official Sterling Silver PendantSolid 925 sterling silver, 65mm, polished Elven blade design, handcrafted in New Zealand.
- 45cm Sterling Silver ChainReady to wear immediately on arrival.
- Hobbit Presentation PouchThematic packaging gift-ready from the moment it arrives.
- Certificate of AuthenticityOfficial New Line Productions licence confirmation.
- 5-Year Written GuaranteeCovers manufacturing defects in the silver.
FAQ
Why does Sting glow blue in the films?
Sting was enchanted by its Elvish makers in Gondolin to glow with a cold blue light whenever Orcs or Goblins are nearby. This enchantment is described in Tolkien's original text in both The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings — it is not a film-only addition. In the films, the blue glow is depicted as a bright luminescence that activates in the presence of enemies. It served as a warning system for Bilbo in the Goblin tunnels, for Frodo in Moria, and for Sam throughout the quest. This sterling silver pendant does not replicate the glow — it is polished 925 sterling silver that maintains its silver brilliance at all times.
Who carried Sting in The Lord of the Rings?
Sting passed through three hands in the course of the story. Bilbo Baggins found and named it, carrying it through the events of The Hobbit. When Bilbo left the Shire for Rivendell, he initially refused to part with it — the Ring's corruption extending even to his reluctance to give up the blade — but eventually left it for Frodo. Gandalf gave Sting to Frodo in Rivendell before the Fellowship departed. Frodo carried it throughout the quest until he was captured by Shelob, at which point Samwise Gamgee took it up and used it to rescue Frodo in Cirith Ungol. It was eventually returned to Bilbo.
Is Sting a sword or a dagger?
From an Elvish perspective, Sting is a long dagger — the Elves who forged it were considerably taller than hobbits, and the blade would have been a short knife by their standards. Tolkien describes it as a knife or dagger from the Elvish perspective but explicitly as a sword from the hobbits' perspective. To Bilbo and Frodo, it was a proper sword, and it functioned as one throughout their quests. Gandalf, who identified it in the troll-hoard, confirmed it was of Elvish make.
Is this officially licensed?
Yes — this is an official New Line Productions licensed product, handcrafted in New Zealand by the official licence holders. A Certificate of Authenticity card is included with every pendant confirming the licence.
Is the chain included?
Yes — a complimentary 45cm (18-inch) sterling silver chain is included as standard. The pendant arrives ready to wear or gift immediately.
How big is the pendant?
65mm (2.6 inches) in length — a substantial, statement piece. Note: lifestyle images are for illustrative purposes only and may not be to exact scale. The specification above gives the precise dimensions.
What is the guarantee?
Every Sting Official Edition is covered by a 5-Year Written Guarantee against manufacturing defects in the silver.