#gemsona help

[gemsona-sylph]

Salutations,

As all other gemsona help blogs I can find have been deactivated, I have taken it upon myself to create my own. Though I may not be the most helpful or consistent, I hope that through requests and practice I may improve my skills.

I will help with fusion ideas, colour palettes, non-canon gem roles, etc. Bring any request to me and I will do my best to fulfill it.

Best wishes,

gemsona-sylph

[gemsona-advice]

Anything for any peridots. Weapons or anything. I need peridot content and you're my last change

(sorry if it's a little stupid LOL)

That's alright, it's not stupid! I would just ask what kind of Peridot you're thinking of? Weapons tend to be based on the Gem's personality and personal style.

I'll do you a palette though, if you'd like- that's something I can do with just the gemstone as a prompt!

Oh also, canon Peri-wise: in the earlier days of the fandom, people were theorising that Peridot's weapon was a bomb. Honestly, I think she just doesn't have one and uses the ferrokinesis in its place, but man I do wish we had seen bomb Peri.

Really anything blue/green or teal would work but my Lapidot fusion has always been Chrysocolla- she likes TV shows and reading. She would watch sci-fi shows 'ironically' to pick apart how wrong they are and then keep watching anyway because she got invested in the storyline cJHSDJH

Her favourite hobbies are watching TV, writing a tv show she has never told anyone about ever, sculpting, and dressing up Pumpkin in funny little outfits then sending photos to Steven

[heyitslapis]

what sort of gemsona would you assign me 🙈

HULLO! OMG I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY *cracks knuckles*

***Long post warning, lots of info-dumping ahead. TL;DR answers at the bottom

I have SEVERAL ideas, so at least you have plenty of options/inspiration! I'll include both the gem itself along with any appearances that are canon to SU to give you reference. We'll start where I feel like a lot of people (myself included) start: with your birthstone(s), Ruby & Onyx!

July birthstones are traditionally Ruby, but these days most months have a 2nd stone. So you could choose traditional Ruby or the newer Onyx! (unfortunately there are no canon Onyxes in SU that I'm aware of) Rubies in-show are common soldiers used as a lighter personal guard or for quick low-level missions. They're short, coming in at around 4ft tall. Their personalities vary, but some traits we see repeatedly in the show are that Rubies get distracted easy, are often forgetful, fairly naive/easily deceived, stubborn, rowdy, goofy, a bit hot-headed & loyal to a fault! The Rubies below are all wearing similar/same Homeworld uniforms, but even so you can tell all of them apart, either by gem placement, certain accessories, variants in their outfits/hair color/skin color, or by their personalities!

Next are gems that have canon concepts/appearances that fit your vibe: Starting out strong with Sapphire!

Sapphires are what we would consider Royalty & closely resemble Princesses. They're one of Homeworld's Aristocratic Gem types, used mainly for diplomatic affairs or for their Future Vision, an ability that allows them to see the most probable outcome of a situation. As far as I know, its assumed that all Sapphires have this foresight, but it can vary, like how Padparadscha can only see what was, not what will be (though her variance is caused by being off-color, a term used to describe Gems that differ from the Mould Homeworld has for them). Sapphires are the same height as Rubies (around 4ft) & personality-wise tend to be more reserved, quiet, thoughtful, introspective & have a diplomatic way of looking at things. They tend to be more compassionate than most Gems of their status & their Future Vision helps them easily draw conclusions or make plans/decisions.

Morganite:

Not much is know about Morganite in-universe, since she never had a canon appearance beside her concepts in the art book. The little bit we do know about Morganite is that she was the Owner of the Ruby & Pearl that make Rhodonite, & her role on Homeworld is being a designer for the Diamonds' palanquins. Morganites are assumed to be high status Gems, like Sapphires & Aquamarines, on account of the Morganite above owning a Pearl & having her own personal guard (both signs of high status on Homeworld). Based on the concept art, her height would be just above that of a Ruby or Sapphire ( probably around 4'6"-5'0" ft). Fun fact: irl Morganites, Aquamarines & Emeralds are just a few of the handful of gems that are part of the Beryl family!

Speaking of, the next Gem on my list for you is: Pearls!

Pearls are considered status symbols on Homeworld. Only Gems of a high Aristocratic status own Pearls, like Morganites & Diamonds. Though it's assumed that Pearls may also be gifted to a Gem that performs exceptionally well or accomplishes great feats for the Diamonds. The Pearl will typically be customized by or for the Gem she's being made for, either mirroring her owner's appearance or matching their aesthetic in some way. This is done in the Reef, a Pearl production center owned by White Diamond. Pearls are known to entertain by either singing or dancing for other Gems, and will typically hold items for their master by storing said items in the pocket dimension inside their gemstone, as well as provide other forms of utility or assistance for their owners (like if unpaid interns were immortal). It's assumed Pearls stand at around 6'0"-6'6" feet tall & are always portrayed with a slender or lanky body type. Pearls are refined, elegant, graceful (usually), intelligent, determined, dedicated, handy & can almost easily pick up any skill/hobby. Pearls all seem to have distinct personalities, but share many of the same traits listed above.

Lapis Lazuli (one of my personal faves):

Lapis Lazulis are used as terraformers sent from planet to planet by Homeworld during early stages of colonization to rebuild planets to be ideal for Gems to inhabit. Not much is know about their societal status, but they're very powerful Gems for how small their frame is. Lazulis are shown as shorter than Pearls but taller than Rubies, so they're presumable around 5'5"-6'0" tall. Personalities vary, but the few that we've seen have consistent traits of; stubbornness, being somewhat reserved, self-assured/confident, determination, fighting spirits, no-nonsense (at least at first impression) & can be judgy, but are also whimsical & friendly once they warm up. Their main abilities are flying with water wings that they make, hydrokinesis, & the ability to make ice.

An honorable mention of this category: Moonstone

Very little is known about Moonstones- even less than we know about Morganites -as all we have to reference her is the two photos above. The one thing we do know is that Moonstones have invisibility. These Gems are smaller in stature, but approximate height is unknown. This one makes me think of you based on the irl stone more than the SU version, but its in this category since there is visual canon references.

Lastly, there are a few stones that I associate with you just based on your personality & overall vibe. When I think of stones that are "you", these also come to mind! We have;

Opal (left)! Fascinating, colorful, a unique stone that is dazzling, stands out from most other stones & gives a fantasy/otherworldly vibe. The only canon Opal is a fusion, but we've learned that in-universe there are stand-alone Gems as well as the fusions (since fusions name themselves, they're not actually related to the stand-alone Gems)

Moldavite (right)! Gets a bad rap, is actually a really nice stone! Very unique in formation & the earthy dark green reminds me of you! To me, instead of cottage-core earthy vibes, Moldavite is more witchy, forest sorceress vibes.

Moss Agate/Tree Agate (respectively). Agates in-universe are typically big buff Gems, standing between 7-9ft tall. They're typically soldiers, guards, protective escorts or sent on missions that require lots of muscle. The SU Agate body type/personality may not fit you, but the stones above remind me of you because of the earthy/foresty aesthetic!

Lastly, one that I think of when I think of Gemsonas for you is Angelite! Mostly because of the angelic, ethereal feminine vibe I get from this stone.

As promised, the TL;DR: If you were to ask my humble & professional opinion as someone who loves rocks & loves Steven Universe, my personal opinions on stones that would suit you best for a potential Gemsona (out of the 13 I listed) are; Moonstone, Pearl, Morganite, Angelite, Lapis Lazuli, or Opal.

Don't let my opinion sway you on what you want the most though! And don't let the canon designs deter you from choosing one that really speaks to you! Many people's FanGems look completely different from the canon versions. Same goes for what the Gem's job is or what their personality is like. At the end of the day, a Gemsona/Gem OC is yours to play around with, & with that you have the freedom to do whatever you want with them forever!

[gem-fusion-help]

Hi there. I just saw that you help with fusion concepts. I have an au I've been working on, but I'm struggling with figuring gems for certain fusions. These are the main offenders: Malachite/Blue Pearl, Yellow Diamond/Malachite, Malachite/Rose Quartz, and Ocean Jasper/Orange Spodumene. You don't have to do all of them or alot. I just would love input if you're still doing these

Malachite + Blue Pearl:

-Dichroic Oregon Sunstone (you could leave out the 'dichroic' I just want to be specific with which oregon sunstone variety I mean; the dark greenish-blue one rather than the orange.)

-Royston Turquoise

-Volkonskoite

Yellow Diamond + Malachite:

-Citron Chrysoprase/Lemon Chrysoprase/Citron Magnesite

-Pyromorphite

-Johannite

Malachite + Rose Quartz:

-Anyolite

-Bloodstone/Heliotrope

-Csarite

Ocean Jasper + Orange Spodumene:

-Dragon Skin Ammolite

-Bicolor Tourmaline (the orange and green variety)

-Paraiba Tourmaline

[gemsonahelphotline]

Do you know of any gem components that can fuse into Violane?

Larimar + Celestine Blue Sapphire + White Pearl Angelite + Holly Blue Agate Amethyst + Royal Blue Sapphire Purple Scapolite + Iolite

[multifaceted-diamond]

What’s my Gemsona Stone?

In my tireless pursuit for a gemsona I can call my own, I’ve compiled a list of my traits that a gem could represent. I’m looking for a gem that represents the most of the following traits:

Seeker/Explorer Archetype

Mediator (INFP) Personality

Introvert

Emotional

Sensitive

Quiet

Shy

Creative

Imaginative

Somewhat Vengeful

Strong Sense of Justice

Innovative

Secretive

Empathic

Somewhat Paranoid

[hoshihime98]

I wish we could have seen more how The Reef used to work and Pearls were made.

Anyway i took some screens for you all, i think it will help people that make Pearlsonas!

[gemkids]

sorry if this is rude but do you have any advice for designing gems??

oh no you’re fine, people ask me this all the time ! warning for long post bc pictures ! i think these are the most important things to consider when designing gems:

shapes - the general gist is that circles = friendly, squares = stable, triangles = dynamic. this goes for pretty much everything like body shape, face, hair, & clothing , and is supposed to tell you about a character without having to actually say it.

colour - of course we know gems can come in different colours that are actually appropriate for their gem types but we also know that those colours can actually tell you what diamond they serve under, which diamonds made them, and what type of job they might have - “According to Rebecca Sugar, blue Gems like Sapphire are created with diplomatic skills.[19] And later in the Ultimate Crossover Fundraiser that blue Gems can be introspective and a little judgmental.[20] She also states that orange Gems are leaner on the active side as they take action.[21]”

also, values can draw attention to important areas like jasper’s light eyes

clothing - incredibly important; like shapes, they can tell you a lot about a character as well as the way they think & their role in the show. cotton candy garnet is something entirely new, CYM garnet is more than the two of them; CG peridot takes elements from pearl amethyst & garnet but still makes it her own because she’s proud to be a crystal gem!!!

purpose - homeworld gems are created for a reason & will dress for the part. it’s kinda unrealistic to have a warrior wearing skirts and such on a battlefield bc they’d get tripped up in all that loose fabric right? and pearls resemble their owners in some way (not copying their looks exactly! many forget this) & have sheer clothing details, meant to be fancy and look pretty, etc. but typically rebels will dress the way they want to because thats how it is, baybeeeee

by no means is this a definitive “this is what you SHOULD do” , just that taking cues from canon examples help me best, but feel free to experiment around with different things, especially when you make non-canon gem types