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Found some concept art on the Steven Universe Art book, and upon seeing what seemed like Nephrite/Centipeetle concepts, I wanted to make a design based on this older design. As it just so happened, Pink Nephrite does exist, leading to this design I made.

I had this joke with a friend that this particular Pink Nephrite is the less obnoxious equivalent of the “um actually” phrase, where she’d constantly correct her superior’s directions in regards to where’s where in the galaxy. Not that it didn’t make her any less annoying.

I’m not sure what to do with this. I don’t know how on earth a statue of a Fusion managed to get erected on Homeworld with such detail considering that the act is mainly considered a means to an end sort of thing. Though right now as I’m typing this, I just thought; mainly this particular statue was used as a message to Gems, of what an ideal Fusion must be; the combination of two similar Gems. With that out of the way, my new wonder is what Gem is the statue modeled from?

Conveniently I found a Bubbled Gem with a similar cut, specifically from the cover of the first issue of the 2017 Comic series. And so, I immediately figured; Heliodor.

Being a type of Beryl, she would be up there with fellow Beryls like Emerald or Aquamarine and so I can imagine her being a fusion in such a way, but still having to stay by the restrictions of being similar Gem types.

I’m thinking of her as being a little stuck-up and snobby.

Any thoughts?

There was a post in this group that made a headcanon that the Statues outside Blue Diamond’s onsen are Turquoises and I wanted to work on idea (original post: https://www.reddit.com/r/stevenuniverse/s/RJX6Rx9s5u)

With the same headcanon I have Prehnite, in the midst of Era 3, the diamonds (mainly Yellow, cuz of course she would) decided to try and grant mobility to all the stationary gems on Homeworld, either giving them proper bodies or granting them the means to move around freely. For these statues, their limbs had to be cut around the joints and a black substance formed around them, allowing them to move their arms, legs and neck properly. For those who didn’t have a certain limb, this black substance would act as arms. This is mainly a way to incorporate the fissures of Real Turquoises into their design.

I imagine them being as big as Pink diamond, and as for roles I’m not sure. Possibly as maids to Blue Diamond, ladies in waiting of some kind. In terms of clothing, it’s based on Togas and Sarees, and I love the finished product.

Any thoughts?

Oh I’ve been DYING to make this! Made a lot of sketches and concept doodles but many led nowhere. But now? I finally found a design for the Disco Gem that I actually liked.

My idea behind Prehnite having a body is basically a headcanon I have that in Era 3, many of the Gems that were simply structures, art, statues, or objects were constructed bodies by the Diamonds or given proper movement to walk around and socialize with fellow Gems. Prehnite being one of many who was given this opportunity, and now she’s able to spread her melodic voice outside of the Ballroom.

I designed her head to resemble a Hijab, and the Dress was kinda based on the stand that Prehnite as an immobile structure stood on. I chose Prehnite not just because of the color and it’s possible facet options (well, kinda was) but also because of its association with sound and soothing emotions. What better purpose than for the Gem whose whole job is to give soothing sounds via her singing?

Any thoughts?

I mainly drew this for fun. She appears in a cover video of Life on Mars by Jinx Monsoon, aka the voice actress for Emerald. Jadeite appears in the beginning and is played by Jensyn Clement. I mainly drew this as a hypothetical design and nothing more, but I’ll still add her to my batch of other Gems anyways.

In terms of physical appearance, I pictured her as one of the taller Jades seen in Together alone (the one with the turtlenecks) and while unintentional at first, her shoulders now look like those of a Filipiniana, and I like it.

Any thoughts?

Honestly, out of the few uncorrupted Designs I’ve made, this one was probably one I didn’t put much thought into (with them looking like any generic goth with less sci fi looks to them), which sucks but it is what it is. They appeared in Issue 7 of the Steven Universe Comics, with the main problem that being it’s all in black and white so technically these Three Creeps probably have a different color in actuality, but at the same time, I’d kill for more White Gems considering the fact that we barely see any in both shows.

I went with Jet being their Gem type, and it played into a lot of their current attributes, mainly the black clothing. Historically, Jet has been used in Mourning Jewelry, so for it I designed the three to look like they’re heading for a funeral, and for their Gemstones to act as part of their attire, just like the Gem irl. I also used their Gem’s historical use as a tie-in with their abilities, because in the story they come from, they’re able to shoot beams out of their gems which results in teleporting whoever the beam lands on. What else would you do if you’re in grief? Escape, vanish… teleport?

I like to see them as something akin to Keening Women, created for the sole purpose of expressing grief on behalf of the more stoic and serious gems on Homeworld. Heck? Maybe that’s how they got stuck on earth, they were brought to grieve for Pink Diamond, only to get caught in the corrupting light?

Any thoughts?

I had just returned to my Witchcraft phase (though admittedly it never left as I kept Tarot Reading) and as it just so happened, I was working on a witch-like gem, so that was a neat coincidence.

I’m not exactly sure how Adder Stone would’ve fit with the rest of Homeworld, as she’s more magical-esque than the rest of her technologically advanced rock kin. But I like to think that WAY back, in the earlier days of Era 1, most Gems probably had this fantastical edge to the. While still being ahead of the curve than other alien races. Her power lies in being able to search for lost things by looking through the hole in her Gem, be it lost objects, ships, or even lost Gems.

Her design was meant to evoke witchiness and the gem having a hole that even went through her hand was an especially I particularly liked. Her snake-like eyes were meant to reference Adders, cuz duh.

Any thoughts?

Her Gem appeared bubbled away inside Big Bird in Giant Woman. I like to imagine petrified bones are tasked with finding good locations on potential colonies to start kindergartens, sensing the earth for “quality minerals” to direct Lapises to terraform for the injectors.

I wanted to give Boney here a tribal almost ancient vibe to her, emphasizing how real Petrified Bones are VERY ancient fossils found deep in the earth.

Her arms are heavily inspired by Rem from Death Note, considering the fact that they look like oversized spines.

Any thoughts?

A gemstone similar to moonstone appears bubbled and tossed into Rose’s fountain at the end of Change your Mind.

I gave her a headdress that’s essentially a hijab. Other than thar, I really love her design.

Any thoughts?

When I first sketched her a long time ago, I gave her a more Hippy-esque attire, with bell bottoms and wavy sleeves, but after actually checking the Comic she appeared in (issue 1 in 2017) and seeing how small she actually was, I realized that if uncorrupted, she’d be just as small.

I really liked the Poncho I gave her.

Any thoughts?

She appeared in the Game, Dreamland Arcade. Not much to say about Dolomite, but I’ll say that He’s very adorable.

Idk why, but when drawing Dolomite, I subconsciously addressed This Slimy Gem by He/Him, not sure if I’ll do anything with this (other than maybe having that as a sign Dolomite was a member of the Crystal Gems), but either way, I find Dolomite very huggable.

Any thoughts?

Her gemstone appears bubbled in Change your mind, being one of many dumped into Rose’s fountain but we unfortunately never see her unbubbled.

I went with an Egyptian look for Sandy, and with the shape of her gem, I thought it’d be neat to put it on top of her head and design her hair in such a way that when looked from afar, her whole head and hair gives the shape of one big triangle. The banded design on her arms and dress is based on the lines around real Sandstone, and mummy wrappings.

I like to imagine her gem type act as caretakers of desert temples, and maybe collaborates with Desert Glasses in their construction.

Any thoughts?

This was a real neat one I did.

With Star Ruby, I went with a Pirate-ish look though admittedly the motif isn’t really that obvious, with the only reminder being the star shaped eyepatch on her face that’s meant to mix with the marks around her body.

She’s as Ruby as any Ruby one would know.

Any thoughts?

Only her tail/tentacle appears in the beginning of Issue 6 of the Steven Universe Comics and the gemstone I used appears bubbled away in issue 8.

I obviously had very little to work with, but I immediately thought of a Chainsmoker Biker Lady whilst figuring her design, and what came out turned out really nice in my opinion.

Not much to go with, she’s basically that cool Aunt who mostly visits on a birthday or whatever bringing something to drink.

Any thoughts?