Why was Pink Diamond hated?

It's been obvious to longtime Steven Universe viewers that Pink Diamond/Rose Quartz was a complicated character, to say the least. While she was the beloved leader of the Crystal Gems, she was also a manipulative liar who kept humans in zoos and cruelly abandoned friends.

What did Pink Diamond do that was bad?

It takes a while to learn exactly what Spinel's motivations are, but by the time she reveals her truth — that Pink Diamond tricked her into standing alone on a planet for six thousand goddamn years while Pink ran off to rule Earth, start a war, and die — it's clear that her grudge is more than understandable.

Was Pink Diamond kind of a bad person?

Pink Diamond wasn't a bad person, but she was a villain. A villain in a sense that she brought chaos into the world with the deftest of hands and even when she saw firsthand how she was hurting people, she didn't stop.

Why was Pink Diamond so selfish?

Yes she wanted to be free of the Diamonds, but it is also clear she didn't want it just for herself, she wanted the crystal gems, and the people of the earth to be free of their control and destruction as well. She saw what organic life had to offer (like Peridot) and wanted to live among it.

What really happened to Pink Diamond?

As stated by Steven in "Now We're Only Falling Apart", Pink Diamond reformed permanently as Rose Quartz after she was poofed during her fake shattering making Rose her true "default" form.

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Why couldn t Rose and Steven both exist?

As a gem, Rose Quartz couldn't have a child with her human partner in a traditional sense and ultimately had to give up her physical form for Steven to be born.

Was Rose Quartz abusive to Pearl?

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The Rose Quartz who mistreated Pearl and lied to the other Gems learned to be honest and respectful with Greg. Like every Gem, Pink Diamond was born to her purpose-- to be an abusive despot. Gems change, but they do so at a geologic pace.

Why did Steven forgive White Diamond?

Steven didn't forgive the Diamonds. He recognized that they can help undo their damage because they're still some of the most powerful beings in their universe. They can literally use their combined powers to heal all the Gems they've hurt or killed.

Who is the kindest Diamond Steven Universe?

Throughout Steven Universe: The Movie, Blue is shown to be much more caring and gentle when speaking with others than she previously was. Like her fellow Diamonds, she was originally clingy towards Steven.

Did Steven know Rose was Pink Diamond?

She assumes the form of Rose Quartz and heads out to fake the shattering. Steven texts Pearl back in the real world and is pulled out of her mind. Steven somberly states what he has learned: his mother was actually Pink Diamond. Behind him, Amethyst and Garnet gasp in shock.

Was Rose Quartz evil?

Not really, she did make terrible actions and mistakes and set the trigger for everything. She's like the hero who was actually pretty shady. there was plenty of big bads like the other diamonds but everything basically happened because of her.

How did Rose Quartz give birth to Steven?

Rose "gave up her physical form" to create Steven, leaving behind only her pink, pentagonal-faceted gem, now embedded in his navel.

What mental illness does Pink Diamond have?

Abuse and neglect, particularly when experienced during childhood, has been shown to be a significant risk factor for the development of borderline personality disorder (BPD). And there is no doubt that Pink Diamond both abused and neglected Spinel, whether she intended to or not.

Why did Rose Quartz fake her death?

As her plans escalated into an all-out war, Pink faked her own shattering in an effort to finally drive Homeworld away from Earth, taking on Rose's appearance as her default form afterwards.

Is there a GREY Diamond in Steven Universe?

Although she is smaller than her fellow diamonds, she holds the same status as them and still towers over other gems. In her first form, Grey Diamond wears a top with white poofy sleeves and grey patterns, and a skirt with patterns in various shades of grey.

Why can't Steven heal Pearl?

Just as Pink Pearl is scanned by Shell so she can be healed, it's revealed that she cannot actually be healed due to her scar being as a result of psychological damage.

Who is the weakest Diamond in Steven Universe?

Pink Diamond is the Youngest/Weakest | Fandom. Not really a theory, just noticed that in the murals the Diamonds appear to be holding planets.

Why is Pearl so obsessed with rose?

According to Vrai Kaiser of The Mary Sue, Pearl deals with severe unresolved grief, coupled with deep-seated issues with self-worth, resulting in her falling prey to "powerful, impulsive emotions" whenever Rose is mentioned. Naith Payton of PinkNews described Pearl's devotion to Rose as "unhealthy and obsessive".

Why does Pearl hate Amethyst?

Pearl is clean, proper, and hard-working. Amethyst is messy, rude, and lazy. They just don't agree with eachother's ethics and hobbies.

Did rose have a crush on Pearl?

Yes, Pearl loved Rose deeply, and Steven's presence is a constant reminder that Rose didn't love her in quite the same way.

Why is there no black diamond in Steven Universe?

Black Diamond was created millions of years ago. At some point, White Diamond got jealous of her being the favorable of the two of them, so she exiled Black Diamond and scratched her gem, resulting in her powers being stripped away, as well as a destabilization of her mental state.

Are all gems asexual?

The norm for Gems may be asexual instead of heterosexual, but that doesn't mean that gems can't have sexualities at all. Pearl's love for Rose was not hidden at all, and both she and Garnet have been confirmed to be gay (Well, Garnet is at least a product of two gay gems, but still.)

Why does Eyeball ruby hate Steven?

"Eyeball" dislikes Steven, due to the fact that he had helped to trick the Rubies in both "Hit the Diamond" and "Back to the Moon", though she thanks him in the former episode upon believing his lies. This is explored more in "Bubbled", where "Eyeball" becomes irate at Steven for making the Rubies float away.