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The Silmarils were just vrey beautiful jewels with an extraordinary heat against evil.
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I don't think I can agree with this. First of all, as you say, a Silmaril was able to pierce the shadows and enchantments that surrounded Valinor and allow Earendil to come thither. Second, (and I'm sorry I can't provide a reference for this at the moment) it is said that the Elves at the Mouths of Sirion prospered for a time due to the Silmaril. I think they had some power aside from mere beauty.