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[[File:Ted Nasmith - The Nauglamir.jpg|thumb|[[Ted Nasmith]] - ''The Nauglamir'']]
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The '''Nauglamír''' or '''Necklace of the Dwarves''' is a piece of jewelry that bore the [[Silmaril]] rescued by [[Beren]] from the [[Iron Crown]], and as such, it was coveted by the [[Sons of Feanor]].  
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| othernames="Necklace of the Dwarves"
| location=[[Nargothrond]], [[Doriath]], [[Mouths of Sirion]]
| owner=[[Finrod]], [[Thingol]], [[Lúthien]], [[Dior]], [[Elwing]]
| type=Jewellery
| appearance=Carcanet of gold, and set therein were gems uncounted from [[Valinor]]; later set with a [[Silmaril]]
| creator=[[Dwarves of the Blue Mountains|Craftsmen of Nogrod and Belegost]]
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| notablefor=Containing a [[Silmarils|Silmaril]]
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The '''Nauglamír''' or '''Necklace of the Dwarves''' was a famed piece of jewellery; combined with the craft of [[Dwarves]] and gems from [[Valinor]] it was of great grace and beauty which it gave to its wearer. Despite being loaded with gems, it sat lightly on the neck.<ref name=return/>


It was of great grace and beauty which it gave to its wearer. Despite being loaded with gems, it sat lightly on the neck.
It bore the [[Silmaril]] rescued by [[Beren]] from the [[Iron Crown]], and it became jewellery more beautiful than anything ever before seen in [[Arda]]. But because of the Silmaril it was coveted by the [[Sons of Fëanor]] and entangled in the [[Doom of the Noldor]].  


With the gems of Valinor, together with the Silmaril, it became jewelry more beautiful than anything ever before seen in [[Arda]].
==History==
==History==
The Nauglamir was made for [[Finrod]] by [[Dwarves]] of the [[Ered Luin]] (probably [[Dwarves of Nogrod]]) and was the most renowned of their works in that age. They fastened on it gems that Finrod brought from [[Valinor]].<ref>{{S|Return}}</ref> It was his most prized trasure in Nargthrond and the most famed Dwarven work of the [[Elder Days]].<ref name=doriath>{{S|Doriath}}</ref>
The Nauglamír was made for [[Finrod]] by [[Dwarves]] of the [[Ered Luin]] and was the most renowned of their works in that age. They fastened on it gems that Finrod brought from [[Valinor]].<ref name=return>{{S|Return}}</ref> It was his most prized treasure in Nargothrond and the most famed Dwarven work of the [[Elder Days]].<ref name=doriath>{{S|Doriath}}</ref>


During and after the [[Fall of Nargothrond]]<ref>{{S|Turin}}</ref> the Nauglamír remained therefore forgotten in the hoard of [[Glaurung]]. [[Húrin|Húrin Thalion]] found it and brought the famous treasure to the Kingdom of [[Doriath]], and threw it on the floor, bitterly "thanking" [[Thingol]] for fostering [[Turin Turambar|his son]] and [[Morwen|wife]]. When Húrin left, [[Dwarves of Nogrod]] had been invited to [[Menegroth]] by Thingol and decided to refashion it and fast the [[Silmaril]] of [[Lúthien]] and [[Beren]] on it.<ref name=doriath/>
During and after the [[Fall of Nargothrond]]<ref>{{S|Turin}}</ref> the Nauglamír remained therefore forgotten in the hoard of [[Glaurung]]. [[Húrin|Húrin Thalion]] found it and brought the famous treasure to the Kingdom of [[Doriath]], and threw it on the floor, bitterly "thanking" [[Thingol]] for fostering [[Turin Turambar|his son]] and [[Morwen|wife]]. When Húrin left, [[Dwarves of Nogrod]] had been invited to [[Menegroth]] by Thingol and decided to refashion it and fasten the [[Silmaril]] of [[Lúthien]] and [[Beren]] on it.<ref name=doriath/>
[[File:Peter Xavier Price - The Request of Thingol.jpg|thumb|left|''The Request of Thingol'' by [[Peter Xavier Price]]]]
The Dwarves were enthralled by its gems and of course the Silmaril, and demanded it from Thingol, claiming it as just payment for their labours. Thingol realized that they wished to possess the Silmaril, and sent them from Doriath without any payment, an event which led directly to his murder. The Dwarves fled, only to be slaughtered by the avenging Elves who killed all but two and returned the Nauglamír to Doriath. However a great host from [[Nogrod]], roused to war, and begun the [[Battle of the Thousand Caves]], stealing the entire treasure of Doriath including the Nauglamír. But they were waylaid by Beren Erchamion at [[Sarn Athrad]]. The Dwarves were all [[Battle of Sarn Athrad|slain]], and the treasure was cast into the [[Ascar|River Ascar]], except for the Nauglamír, which Beren took to Lúthien.<ref name=doriath/>  


The Dwarves were enthralled by its gems and of course the Silmaril, and demanded it from Thingol, claiming it as just payment for their labours. Thingol realized that they wished to possess the Silmaril, and sent them from Doriath without any payment, an event which led directly to the murder of Thingol. The Dwarves fled, only to be slaughtered by the avenging Elves who killed all but two and returned the Nauglamír to Doriath. Those returned to [[Nogrod]], and roused their kin to war who then marched with a great host to [[Sack of Menegroth|sack the Menegroth]] and reclaimed the Nauglamír and the entire treasure. But they were waylaid by Beren Erchamion at [[Sarn Athrad]]. The Dwarves were all slain, and the treasure was cast into the [[Ascar|River Ascar]], except for the Nauglamír, which Beren took with him to Lúthien.<ref name=doriath/>  
Lúthien wore the Nauglamír for the rest of her life, their combining beauty being the fairest beauty east of Valinor. At her second death, a Lord of the [[Green-elves]] brought it to her son, [[Dior]], back to Doriath; but when the [[Sons of Fëanor]] heard about its whereabouts, they attacked Doriath in an attempt to claim the Silmaril in the [[Second Kinslaying]] where Dior was killed. This attempt failed, as Dior's daughter [[Elwing]] fled to the [[Havens of Sirion]] saving the Nauglamír.<ref name=doriath/>
[[File:Svirina Vera - Elwing with Nauglamir.jpg|thumb|''Elwing with Nauglamir'' by [[:Category:Images by Svirina Vera|Svirina Vera]]]]
The Sons of Fëanor were still after the Silmaril, and attacked the Mouths of Sirion, resulting in the [[Third Kinslaying]]. Elwing cast herself into the sea with it. It is not known what happened to the Nauglamír itself, but Elwing and the Silmaril were saved by [[Ulmo]] who brought her in the form of a bird to Eärendil her husband; it was its light that guided him through the [[Shadowy Seas]] and he found his way to Valinor. The [[Valar]] then set this Silmaril as a Star and it was worn on his brow.<ref>{{S|24}}</ref>


Lúthien wore the Nauglamír for the rest of her life, their combining beauty being the fairest beauty east of Valinor. At her death, a Lord of the [[Laiquendi]] brought it to her son, [[Dior]], back to Doriath; but when the [[Sons of Fëanor]] heard about its whereabouts, they attacked Doriath in an attempt to claim the Silmaril in the [[Second Kinslaying]] where Dior was killed. This attempt failed, as Dior's daughter [[Elwing]] fled to the [[Havens of Sirion]] saving the Nauglamír.<ref name=doriath/>
==Etymology and names==
''Nauglamír'' is formed from the words ''[[naug]]'' ("dwarf") + ''[[mîr]]'' ("jewel").<ref>{{S|Appendix}}, entries ''mîr'', ''naug''</ref>
In the [[The Etymologies|''Etymologies'']] the word ''nauglamîr'' is listed as [[Doriathrin]],<ref>{{LR|Etymologies}}, p. 373, entry "[[MIR|MIR-]]")</ref> while the true [[Noldorin]] idiom is said to be ''Mîr na Nauglin'' or ''Nauglvir'' (-> ''Nauglavir'').<ref>{{LR|Etymologies}}, p. 375, entry "NAUK-" (note that [[Christopher Tolkien]] uses the capitalized form of ''Mîr'' in the Index, cf. p. 442)</ref>


The Sons of Fëanor were still after the Silmaril, and attacked the Mouths of Sirion, resulting in the [[Third Kinslaying]]. Elwing cast herself into the sea with it. It is not known what happened to the Nauglamír, but Elwing and the Silmaril were saved by the [[Valar|Vala]] [[Ulmo]] who brought her in the hands of Eärendil; it was its light that guided him through the [[Shadowy Seas]] and he found his way to Valinor. The Valar then set this Silmaril as a Star and worn on his brow.<ref>{{S|24}}</ref>
The necklace was also known as '''''Sigil Elu-naeth''''' ("Necklace of the Woe of Thingol").<ref>{{WJ|I}}, p. 258</ref>


==Etymology and Names==
==Other versions of the legendarium==
In ''[[The Book of Lost Tales]]'', the ''Nauglafring'', is described as an even more important object: it more directly causes the death of Thingol as it gets caught behind a tree branch when Thingol is riding outside the [[Girdle of Melian]] and is attacked by the Dwarves. Thingol, unhorsed, is slain, after which Melian's protection is lifted and Doriath is sacked.<ref name=lt2iv>{{LT2|IV}}</ref>


In the [[The Etymologies|''Etymologies'']] appears the [[Doriathrin]] form ''nauglamîr'',<ref>{{LR|Etymologies}}, p. 373 (root [[MIR|MIR-]])</ref> while the true [[Noldorin]] idiom is said to be ''[[Mîr]] [[Na (Sindarin)|na]] [[naug|Nauglin]]'' or ''Nauglvir'' (-> ''Nauglavir'').<ref>{{LR|Etymologies}}, p. 375 (note that [[Christopher Tolkien]] uses the capitalized form of ''Mîr'' in the Index; cf. p. 442)</ref>s
''Nauglafring'' or ''Fring na Nauglithon'' is [[Gnomish]] for "Necklace of the Dwarves", from ''naugl-'' ("dwarf") + ''fring'' ("carcanet, necklace").<ref>{{LT2|Appendix}}, entry "Nauglafring"</ref>
 
The old form of the Nauglamir, the ''Nauglafring'' is in [[Goldogrin]]. The first element is naugl-, "dwarf", and the second element is fring, "carcanet, necklace".<ref>{{LT2|IV}}</ref><ref>{{LT2|IVn}}</ref>
 
==Other Versions of the Legendarium==
In the published ''The Silmarillion'', the Nauglamír is said to have been forged by Dwarves for [[Felagund]], and is the only piece of the treasure of Nargothrond that Húrin takes to Doriath.<ref>{{S|22}}</ref>
 
In ''The Book of Lost Tales Part Two'', the Nauglamír, then called ''Nauglafring'', is more important: it more directly causes the death of Thingol as it gets caught behind a tree branch when Thingol is riding outside the Girdle of [[Melian]] and is attacked by the Dwarves. Thingol, unhorsed, is slain, after which Melian's protection is lifted and Doriath is sacked.<ref>{{LT2|IV}}</ref>
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Nauglamír
Jewellery
Ted Nasmith - The Nauglamir.jpg
"The Nauglamír" by Ted Nasmith
Pronunciationnow-gla-mear
Other names"Necklace of the Dwarves"
LocationNargothrond, Doriath, Mouths of Sirion
OwnerFinrod, Thingol, Lúthien, Dior, Elwing
AppearanceCarcanet of gold, and set therein were gems uncounted from Valinor; later set with a Silmaril
CreatorCraftsmen of Nogrod and Belegost
Blue Mountains
Notable forContaining a Silmaril

The Nauglamír or Necklace of the Dwarves was a famed piece of jewellery; combined with the craft of Dwarves and gems from Valinor it was of great grace and beauty which it gave to its wearer. Despite being loaded with gems, it sat lightly on the neck.[1]

It bore the Silmaril rescued by Beren from the Iron Crown, and it became jewellery more beautiful than anything ever before seen in Arda. But because of the Silmaril it was coveted by the Sons of Fëanor and entangled in the Doom of the Noldor.

History

The Nauglamír was made for Finrod by Dwarves of the Ered Luin and was the most renowned of their works in that age. They fastened on it gems that Finrod brought from Valinor.[1] It was his most prized treasure in Nargothrond and the most famed Dwarven work of the Elder Days.[2]

During and after the Fall of Nargothrond[3] the Nauglamír remained therefore forgotten in the hoard of Glaurung. Húrin Thalion found it and brought the famous treasure to the Kingdom of Doriath, and threw it on the floor, bitterly "thanking" Thingol for fostering his son and wife. When Húrin left, Dwarves of Nogrod had been invited to Menegroth by Thingol and decided to refashion it and fasten the Silmaril of Lúthien and Beren on it.[2]

The Request of Thingol by Peter Xavier Price

The Dwarves were enthralled by its gems and of course the Silmaril, and demanded it from Thingol, claiming it as just payment for their labours. Thingol realized that they wished to possess the Silmaril, and sent them from Doriath without any payment, an event which led directly to his murder. The Dwarves fled, only to be slaughtered by the avenging Elves who killed all but two and returned the Nauglamír to Doriath. However a great host from Nogrod, roused to war, and begun the Battle of the Thousand Caves, stealing the entire treasure of Doriath including the Nauglamír. But they were waylaid by Beren Erchamion at Sarn Athrad. The Dwarves were all slain, and the treasure was cast into the River Ascar, except for the Nauglamír, which Beren took to Lúthien.[2]

Lúthien wore the Nauglamír for the rest of her life, their combining beauty being the fairest beauty east of Valinor. At her second death, a Lord of the Green-elves brought it to her son, Dior, back to Doriath; but when the Sons of Fëanor heard about its whereabouts, they attacked Doriath in an attempt to claim the Silmaril in the Second Kinslaying where Dior was killed. This attempt failed, as Dior's daughter Elwing fled to the Havens of Sirion saving the Nauglamír.[2]

Elwing with Nauglamir by Svirina Vera

The Sons of Fëanor were still after the Silmaril, and attacked the Mouths of Sirion, resulting in the Third Kinslaying. Elwing cast herself into the sea with it. It is not known what happened to the Nauglamír itself, but Elwing and the Silmaril were saved by Ulmo who brought her in the form of a bird to Eärendil her husband; it was its light that guided him through the Shadowy Seas and he found his way to Valinor. The Valar then set this Silmaril as a Star and it was worn on his brow.[4]

Etymology and names

Nauglamír is formed from the words naug ("dwarf") + mîr ("jewel").[5] In the Etymologies the word nauglamîr is listed as Doriathrin,[6] while the true Noldorin idiom is said to be Mîr na Nauglin or Nauglvir (-> Nauglavir).[7]

The necklace was also known as Sigil Elu-naeth ("Necklace of the Woe of Thingol").[8]

Other versions of the legendarium

In The Book of Lost Tales, the Nauglafring, is described as an even more important object: it more directly causes the death of Thingol as it gets caught behind a tree branch when Thingol is riding outside the Girdle of Melian and is attacked by the Dwarves. Thingol, unhorsed, is slain, after which Melian's protection is lifted and Doriath is sacked.[9]

Nauglafring or Fring na Nauglithon is Gnomish for "Necklace of the Dwarves", from naugl- ("dwarf") + fring ("carcanet, necklace").[10]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Silmarillion, "Quenta Silmarillion: Of the Return of the Noldor"
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Silmarillion, "Quenta Silmarillion: Of the Ruin of Doriath"
  3. ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Silmarillion, "Quenta Silmarillion: Of Túrin Turambar"
  4. ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Silmarillion, "Quenta Silmarillion: Of the Voyage of Eärendil and the War of Wrath"
  5. ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Silmarillion, "Appendix: Elements in Quenya and Sindarin Names", entries mîr, naug
  6. ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Lost Road and Other Writings, Part Three: "The Etymologies", p. 373, entry "MIR-")
  7. ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Lost Road and Other Writings, Part Three: "The Etymologies", p. 375, entry "NAUK-" (note that Christopher Tolkien uses the capitalized form of Mîr in the Index, cf. p. 442)
  8. ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The War of the Jewels, "Part Three. The Wanderings of Húrin and Other Writings not forming part of the Quenta Silmarillion: I. The Wanderings of Húrin", p. 258
  9. ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Book of Lost Tales Part Two, "IV. The Nauglafring"
  10. ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Book of Lost Tales Part Two, "Appendix: Names in the Lost Tales – Part II", entry "Nauglafring"
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