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The impact of the Silmaril on modern fantasy is immense. Every time you read about a "legendary jewel" that causes a war (like the Arkenstone in The Hobbit , which is a pale, non-sentient echo of the Silmaril), you are seeing Tolkien’s influence. The idea of the "cursed treasure" that burns the thief goes back to Norse mythology, but Tolkien perfected it.

The Silmarils (Quenya plural: Silmarilli ) are three unique, radiant gems crafted by the Elf during the First Age. They are the central focus of J.R.R. Tolkien's work, The Silmarillion . Silmaril: final design and on-sky performance silmaril

The greatest of the Elven craftsmen, , was a being of impossible skill and fiercer pride. Capturing the blended light of the Two Trees—silver and gold intertwined—he forged three crystal-like jewels. Their properties were supernatural: The impact of the Silmaril on modern fantasy is immense

In modern science, the name "Silmaril" has been adopted for a high-sensitivity used at the CHARA Array . Much like its mythical namesake's focus on capturing light, this instrument is designed for ultra-low noise performance to observe distant stars with unprecedented clarity. The Silmarils (Quenya plural: Silmarilli ) are three