Q. Are birthstone and gemstone the same thing?
The idea of a birthstone, a gemstone that corresponds to a person’s birth month, is a relatively modern creation. However, its origin dates back to biblical times. Historians believe the twelve gemstones of the breastplate of Aaron corresponded originally to the twelve tribes of Israel.
Q. What is my gemstone birthday?
Modern Birthstones
| Month | 15th-20th Century | U.S. 2013 |
|---|---|---|
| May | Emerald, Agate | Emerald |
| June | Cat’s Eye, Turquoise, Agate | Pearl, Moonstone, Alexandrite |
| July | Turquoise, Onyx | Ruby |
| August | Sardonyx, Carnelian, Moonstone, Topaz | Peridot |
Q. Why are all gems female?
All gems are women. They’re capable of fusing together, and when they do, their combined superpowers and personality traits to manifest themselves as an entirely new being. Garnet, it’s revealed, is a permanent fusion of two gems named Ruby and Sapphire, who choose to stay together because they love each other so much.
Q. What is Sapphire’s weapon?
What is Sapphire’s Weapon? Sapphire (other than our Homegirl Peri) is the only Crystal Gem that is non-fused that hasn’t revealed her weapon yet. Pearl has a sphere, Amethyst has a whip, and Ruby has a gaunlet that doesn’t look like Garnet’s.
Q. Would Steven die without his gem?
Nope. During Change Your Mind, his gem is outside his body, and he is seen weak and dying. He cannot live without his gem.
Q. Is Steven the only male gem?
Steven is the only gem who is male, and this is likely because he is half-human. Steven is constantly surrounded by female caregiving figures and acts feminine.
Q. What happens if Steven’s gem is removed?
When Steven’s gem is removed from his body, his organic body becomes very weak; it’s heavily implied (although, in fairness, not shown) that if the gem remains separated for long enough, the organic part of Steven will die.
Q. Who is the most powerful crystal gem?
Garnet is currently the strongest active Crystal Gem. During the Homeworld Gems’ arrival in “The Return” and “Jailbreak”, Garnet did most of the heavy lifting as she was the only one capable of keeping Jasper at bay. Even Amethyst states in “Cry for Help”, that she and Pearl are far weaker than Garnet.
Q. Is Steven the strongest crystal gem?
Steven managed to dismantle an entire galaxy-spanning fascist empire all without ever taking a single life, and there’s no other accomplishment we’ve listed that even comes close to that, so if you ask us, the most powerful Gem in the series is Steven.
Q. Did Steven’s gem gets removed?
Steven loses his gem The answer, it turns out, is that he would need to reform: Once White Diamond pulls out his Gem in an effort to revive Pink Diamond, Steven is left deadly ill, while the Gem goes through the stages of its own evolution from Pink to Rose Quartz to Steven.
