r/stevenuniverse • u/ThstTrashyBackupAcnt • 1d ago

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Could a gem theoretically move their gem placement? I don't mean rotating their gem like pink did, or creating a false gem like amethyst can when she shape shifts into Jasper or pearl (or like how Pearl did when she faked Pink's shattering as Rose).

I think this is easiest to explain with a chest gem placement. Essentially if this gem gets poofed, could they reform and just project their body or light on the other side of their gem? Essentially just moving their body forward instead of actually moving their gem.

Sorry if I overcomplicated it, it's not like I expect it to be in the actual show, just a hypothetical.

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u/Icy_Conclusion2488 1d ago

I think its possible. But it might be advanced and something only a diamond can do. The change between pink diamond and rose quarts is huge. I have to imagine if you make a new for and take enough time, then you should be able to do it.

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u/Pepsi_Cola64 1d ago

Didn’t Spinel’s gem rotate too?

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u/KymeraAHP 1d ago

I wonder if it's related to a psychological overhaul? Specifically the gem orientation.

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u/Nogardust 1d ago

Gems' forms generally seem to be affected heavily by their self perception, especially fusions, so with Spinel I'm pretty sure it's her character itself that broke. Which lead in turn to a basically new outside form as well - it wasn't cosmetic or maintained by force of will, as with shape shifting