The Crown of the Phoenix King was worn by Aenarion himself, and is one of the most revered symbols of the High Elves. The Crown is the symbol of kingship for the High Elves, forged in Vaul's anvil and worn by High Elf Phoenix Kings since the dawn of time. It glitters splendidly in the light of the sun as it sits atop the head of the Phoenix King. Therefore, the dazzling glare makes it hard to look directly at the wearer. However, the current Crown is not the original one, it is in the hands of the Dwarfs, taken by the dwarf king Gotrek Starbreaker from the body of Caledor the second. Thus, the new (after all, it's only 3800 years old) Phoenix King reminds the Elves that they must not let this crown too fall in the hands of the enemy.