The Silmarils (Quenya pl. Silmarilli, radiance of pure light) are three fictional brilliant star-like jewels which contained the unmarred light of the Two Trees in J. R. R. Tolkien's legendarium. The jewels were created by the Vala Yavanna, the mother of all trees and herbs. The Silmarils were made out of the crystalline substance silima by Fëanor, a Noldorin Elf, in Valinor during the Years of the Trees. Appearances The Silmarils are not mere jewels which shine with a great light. The… (More on Silmarils)