The Three Elven Rings

[blantyr]

Originally Posted by Inziladun

Even though Sam did not recognise Nenya for what it was, I don't think that suggests the ring itself had properties of invisibility. It was dark at the Mirror; Frodo saw the starlight glint on the ring's stone, and, having borne and worn the One, he knew what Nenya was.

I suspect Galadriel's pretense of being the evil dominating wielder of the One Ring had something to do with Frodo spotting Nenya. I believe she actively used Nenya before it was spotted, and used it as a light source. It's hard to be an invisible light source.

[Galadriel55]

Originally Posted by blantyr

I believe she actively used Nenya before it was spotted, and used it as a light source. It's hard to be an invisible light source.

I strongly believe that the light source was Earendil. Moreover, Nenya is not the ring of light and fire.

[Galin]

Originally Posted by Galadriel55

I strongly believe that the light source was Earendil. Moreover, Nenya is not the ring of light and fire.

I'm pretty sure the text states (the second time Galadriel lifts her hand) that the Ring issued a great light that illuminated her alone.

I think this is shirly to be connected with Sam's 'star' between Galadriel's fingers.

Sam saw 'something' but earlier he was greatly upset by his vision, didn't want to see any more magic, and a bit later wished Galadriel would take the One and stop 'them digging up the gaffer' and so on (revealing, I think, where his mind and attention was still focused).