Diamond Authority Mechanics theories

theory 1.
Diamond is just a term given to powerful gems and your rank is determined by your ability to fight right after being created.
Theory 2.
All based off the hardness scale ie: diamonds on top, ambers/pearls on bottom.
what are your theories.
What are your guys theory's on this? or what would you like me to elaborate on?

I'm more inclined to go with theory two - going on literal diamond and hardness and all that.

I don't really think Rose Quartz is Rose Quartz. I don't think that's her real name. Her gem certainly doesn't look ANYTHING like a rose quartz. Her hair does, but her gem does not. Rose quartz is a milky, light pink coloured stone. Hers (and Steven's) is a rich, deep pink, like that of what would be a pink diamond or a pink sapphire. Plus, Steven is regarded as very important, like royalty status. As was Rose.

I think Yellow Diamond possesses a Yellow Diamond and is actually the lowest ranking of diamond. Yellow is like the crappiest diamond you could possibly get in the real world - it's the lowest rank. Then I'd say Blue Diamond is a step above, with White Diamond being the highest rank. I think Rose was on par with White Diamond, but that's to be seen.

My theory is that rank is based on preciousness. Diamonds (if a race), Rubies, Sapphires, Emeralds, and sometimes high-quality Pearls (defined as a Pearl that is white and completely spherical; our Pearl is not a high-quality Pearl) are the master races in Homeworld Gem Society.

I haven't decided if Diamonds are a title of power, or a species of their own, but I lean heavily towards the former, as, with the Rose Diamond theory in mind, there is more of a precedent towards the former.

Diamonds, regardless if it's a species or a rank, rule over the Gem Empire with their triumvirate. The Diamond Triumvirate is composed of Yellow Diamond, White Diamond, and Blue Diamond. It wasn't always a triumvirate, but it has been one for about 6000 years.

I just realized i spelled mechanics as manics . welp everyone knows what i meant oh well

Fixed it for you! <3

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