Nenya

Nenya, also called the Ring of Adamant or the Ring of Water, is one of the Three Rings for the Elves in J.R.R. Tolkien's legendarium. It was worn by Galadriel, the Lady of Lothlórien, during the latter part of the Third Age.

Creation and provenance: The Three Rings were forged by Celebrimbor and the Elven smiths of Eregion, with Sauron taking little direct part in their making but guiding the lore of the rings. Nenya was set with a white stone and carried the symbol of its name, embodying the ring’s association with water and preservation.

Powers and function: Nenya is described as a ring of preservation, protection, and concealment. In Galadriel's hands, it helped maintain the beauty and longevity of Lothlórien, warding against decay and shielding the realm from the gaze of Sauron. The ring’s influence is tied to the Elves’ ability to sustain and safeguard their realms, often interpreted as aiding enchantment, healing, and concealment rather than direct domination.

Holding and usage: Galadriel wore Nenya on her finger, using its powers to sustain her realm and its people while guiding and aiding those who sought aid within her borders. The other Elven rings were Vilya, held by Elrond, and Narya, held by Gandalf. The Three Rings collectively supported the Elves’ farewell to the power of domination and the preservation of their cultures.

Decline and fate: After the One Ring was destroyed, the power of the Elven rings waned. As the Elves departed Middle-earth, Nenya’s enchantments faded, and the ring ceased to function in the world.

See also: The Three Rings, Lothlórien, Galadriel.