Diamonds were the highest-ranking Gems similar to royalty and referred to as the matriarchs of society. They made up The Great Diamond Authority. Most Diamonds are massive, towering over other Gems and most Fusion Gems. They have diamond-shaped pupils in their eyes.
Most Homeworld Gems were fanatically loyal to them and categorized under their respective Diamonds as Blue Diamond once referred to Sapphire as being "of [her] court" and Peridot 5XG said she "was made for" Yellow Diamond. Infidelity displayed towards the Diamonds was considered punishable by shattering at the worst. Their honorific was "My Diamond".
There appeared to be rankings within the Diamonds themselves, as White Diamond was superior to the other Diamonds and the leader of the Authority. Conversely, Pink Diamond was below the other Diamonds and had to obey their orders. However, this relationship resembled that of a dysfunctional family than an actual hierarchy.
Each of the Diamonds had their own aspects of the Empire to govern: White Diamond created the government and held complete control; Yellow Diamond was in charge of the military and Gem production; Blue Diamond oversaw diplomacy and rule enforcement; and Pink Diamond hosted celebrations for the accomplishments of the other Diamonds.
Although the Diamonds no longer have control over the Gem race since Era 3 they still acted as the de facto leaders of Homeworld, choosing to help their former subjects instead of hurting them.
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Steven Universe Gem Rankings And Purposes
FanfictionThis is a review of the Era 1 and Era 2 Gem rankings and purposes of each Gem, starting with the Diamonds.
