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The bigger question is: who created white Diamond

Okay but while Pink/Rose was loving, she very explicitly lacks empathy. Rebecca said Steven’s empathy comes from Greg

what this theory sounds like to me is that White Diamond was originally Black Diamond and created the others to purify herself of emotions and become the leader she felt she needed to be. the colors she reflects corresponds to the emotions she is able to reflect. however, this draining of colors and therefor emotions leaves her very empty in ways, which can be seen in Yellow’s need for Blue (she’s so purely yellow and yearns for more than that, a contrast) and Blue’s need for Pink (same reasoning). White created them to house her emotions, i agree with that, but keeps them around because she has an unconscious yet constant need for contrast. i think this theory is very interesting and definitely plausible!

So she's basically the opposite of a fusion

So, what I’m hearing is, WD used to absorb all colors. She “bleached” herself, creating the colored diamonds, and now reflects all colors. So... was White Diamond originally Black Diamond?

why do we say ‘gem empire’ and not gempire??? lmao

Huh. Does this mean White Diamond used to be Black Diamond? Before she filtered out all her emotions?

White Diamond definitely had to split herself since she went so far to explain that all of them were just sections of herself.

But who made White diamond? Rebeca suggar: *Nervous sweating*

Hm. I wonder now: what if White Diamond wasn’t the original form of the master Gem, but merely the biggest splinter from when Blue, Yellow, and Pink were split off. That is, the original, Gestalt diamond was Black Diamond. And of course, in the end the four might be required to Fuse into Black Diamond once again.

I like to think that White didn't get rid of all of her Pink, for some reason. It would explain why Pink is smaller and why White started reflecting pink at the end of the episode. It was because she still had some pink left in her.

Last time I was this early, rose quartz wasn't pink diamond

Makes senses when you think about white might needs different roles in battle, transforming etc.

"Fanart by Guzma" Now Im imagining Team Skulls leader squatting down to lovingly draw that image

I always found White Diamond’s wording weird when she said “But you’re apart of me- the part I always have to repress.” It seemed like she actually created the other Diamonds, but I didn’t have any idea as to how she could do it. Curse you, high school physics! It does make sense as to why she’d expel the colors she absorbed. Without the emotions Pink, Yellow, and Blue represent, she’d be completely focused on her responsibilities. Without those emotions present within her mind, she wouldn’t lose sight of what she had to do. It’s almost like stoicism, where you simply endure without showing any emotion. The difference is that with White, she behaves apathetically and sometimes condescendingly.

I like this theory. It's kind of unique. It's similar to how the Homunculi got made in FMA

I *love* that you're getting into color theory with the Diamonds! I have given this a lot of thought too! ONE IMPORTANT POINT is that White Diamond seems to be the only gem that *radiates* light. We see this in Legs and CYM - all of the characters are clearly illuminated by White. Other Gems do not usually radiate light unless they're fusing or reforming. This includes the other Diamonds. This reinforces the concept that White is different from the others, as Pearl hinted at in Legs. When White "bleaches" the other Gems, they don't start radiating light. They start reflecting all wavelengths instead of absorbing some. Contrary to 7:15, I think White doesn't begin to reflect pink. She seems to be the only light source in the room. She radiates pink (probably actually magenta, which is red and blue light combined), which means she's radiating less green, technically. (Not everyone might know that red, green and blue are the primary colors, and that Blue Diamond, IMO, is probably technically colored cyan, a secondary color like yellow and magenta.) The other gems reflect pink when White starts radiating pink. So considering that White is the only radiant Gem, I don't think she "split herself". She created each Diamond to fulfill a purpose, but for some reason these other Diamonds couldn't be white - they each had to absorb a primary color. Yellow absorbs blue, Blue (cyan) absorbs red, and Pink (magenta) absorbs green. How/if this color absorption corresponds to their personalities is a curious question, and it's cool you're digging into it. But I think the radiant/reflection distinction figures into it somehow! Great video :)

All this makes me think of the Diamonds as a... reverse fusion? Maybe that's why fusion between different gems is seen in such bad light by homeworld gems - it represents the very thing White was trying to rid herself of by splitting up.

I LOVE this Theory! I think fits closely to what we've seen

I think you're a genius cause HOLY SHIT THIS WAS GOOD, AND MADE SO MUCH SENSE!!!

ADVANCED -CRYSTAL- CLASSROOM GEM!

Toon: Well I’m not going to go too into this- *Has a three minute long science lesson*

Not sure if this has been suggested yet, but if the sweat of the Diamonds is needed to create Diamonds, does that mean Steven's sweat could be used to make his own gems? Could Steven becoming a gem parent be an arc for later seasons?

It makes sence but I think white creating the other diamonds was also to help off load the burden of producing that liquid.

I like your human design! I always figured Blue was also weak to Yellow if she absorbs warmth.

Soooo? White diamond use to be black diamond but bleached her by splitting her personalities into fours. *CONFUSION INTENSIFIES*

I think it was both, White had a vast empire and she couldn't be everywhere AND she needed to be perfect. I have a very huge theory that White is an AI that knew the gem creators and so her behaviour reflects that of a servile AI rather than a gem who has never known what they truly are.

my conclusion was: White Diamond creating the DA = Homunculus expelling the 7 sins in FMAB lol

What if White Diamond popped out naturally! The right minerals and substances collected together to form her. She wanted to have company or something and she attempted to make another one of her. So yeah that’s my theory :)

[But what about the biggest question... *_... am I the best character in Steven universe? I am, right?]_*

I haven't seen the whole show but the Diamond lore is one of the best parts. True White may've been casting off that part of herself as Pink but was Pink herself a mistake? She obviously defied the Authority and eventually colonization and became enamored with life. She was also quite immature as a Diamond and then turns into this pudgy little obnoxious kid

I love this theory. WD splitting herself to create other diamonds embodying her different personalities. makes me think she used to be bigger but shrunk in the process. Also if this is true, it must also be the reason why Pink resembles her

Their ship could even give the theory more credit, WD is the main part of the ship head/torso and BD and YD are the arms and PD is the legs. They’re parts of her and when combined she’s whole again.

So, going off of this theory and the science of colour reflection and absorption, as explained in the video, can we assume that it might have been possible for White Diamond to have been 'Black' Diamond, before she seperated herself?

Sounds like a solid confession to me" -Yellow Diamond; The Trial

You literally explained everything I just learned about colors at school

If diamonds come from graphite, which is black, maybe it's fair to say White Diamond only became white after she filtered out the colors (emotions) out of her. Maybe her purpose for having the other diamonds around rather than destroying them is just to have contrast, like someone needing someone else to feel important.

It makes complete sense when you think about it. White is all the colours and so she split herself into three which they have different personalities and which made her flawed.But at the end of change your mind, pinks personality affected her making her feel flawed

Great theory video Toon Ruins! I do believe that that your theory might be accurate. Also, your theory does a good job explaining how Blue Diamond loved Pink Diamond the most out of all the diamonds, how Yellow Diamond cared for Pink Diamond but still clashed with her, and how White Diamond cared for Pink Diamond the least of all the diamonds, all through the different wavelengths of light that produces different colors.

Another question is: Why does she feel compelled to be perfect and destroy the first society (era 0) that inhabits homeworld?

That kinda make sense on why white diamond is so emotionless a bit.... It’s like the other diamonds are actually her split personalities.

Pick up "encyclopedia of crystals" and the endless gemstone possibilities that I'm sure Rebecca sugar herself owns and probably got ideas for certain characters

So White Diamond is basically Father from Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood? Good to know.

There’s a book that Rebecca and the crew are making called End of An Era, and they BLACK OUT the diamond origins, however there is a small image of them bursting from a planet

wow i never thought of the diamonds colors scientifically, this really opened my eyes

You always blow my mind with your theories Lea

This definitely sounds like what White Diamond would do, I mean she's a perfectionist extreme. If she wants "perfection", oh she'll find a way to get there

This is wonderfully put together. I fully believe in every idea in this video. This is amazing~

Good to see you're back! I hope you had a nice break and got some relaxing done. I hope you're doing alright!👍

Can I just point out how cool the new "sprites" (I forgot the actual word) are? The previous ones were cool as well, but too "dolldivine".

I knew i wasn't the only one who questioned this! Also great video as always ❤

I agree with you, that was my exact thought. She wanted to repress or get rid of her anger (Yellow), her sadness (Blue), and her compassion (Pink) in order to do the job she believes is the best. To be the perfect leader, because those three emotions are the strongest ones that can change or alter ones thought process and make one question if they are doing the right thing or not. Without them, one will solely do something they believe has the best outcome, regardless of possible repercussions. That's what she says she's perfect, because without those emotions, one won't doubt themselves and find themselves imperfect.

Omgsh I've had this theory for so long but youve said it so much better and I'm so proud!

Man that message was deep. I remember being in college watching the show. Good times!

Shooting star falls to homeworld Bebe White diamond : OAA OAAA Thats how WD existed

This is very interesting. I've always wondered who made the Diamonds but this sounds very plausible. Well done. 😀👍💙

This is a wonderful theory that makes so much sense. I love science and I really need to look more into the science of colors and light reflection so I can branch on this topic as well.

I originally expected White diamond to be the creator of diamond social structure, but she seemed to have been operating under someone elses ideals. With regard to making diamonds, I think diamonds get made 'accidentally', much the way Jasper was just 'better' occasionally an injector produces a diamond. This is why Pink was 'younger' then Blue and Yellow.

Sugar said that Rose lacked empathy - Steven got that from Greg *not* her (I don't appreciate misinformation; but~ I'll just assume you didn't know because that interview was *years* ago and I can't find it - only people who referenced it). She did, however, have *sympathy* . Maybe that was all she needed - after all, she didn't need to feel what they (the other gems) felt, only to understand that they needed change. Not everyone has empathy, but everyone can have sympathy. ((To sympathize is to pity and to show compassion or provide condolences)) ((To empathize is to put yourself in *their* shoes and feel their emotions from *their* perspective instead of your own.)) They may sound similar but they are quite different, no? It's mostly done subconsciously, at least in my experience...

The art of your character is beautiful. Just thought I'd share this.

Dude this theory was awesome!!!

I’m really glad someone touched on what white diamond said in that last episode as it co fused me so much.

This is was I was asking for.

That was wonderfully explained!

Great theory video Toon Ruins! I do believe that that your theory might be accurate.

white diamond is a homunculus confirmed

Y’know, given the intro for Steven Universe Future we saw, this theory’s become WAY more likely for me. In it, WD is pink and she looks like she’s grabbing her head and screaming in pain. Maybe her emotions, after being repressed for so long, are coming out and being shown, so she’s lashing out.

This theory makes sense but there was an article that confirmed that all diamonds emerged at the same time or at least the same way.

This is such an interesting theory!

This was a great theory!

This makes so much sense

Very interesting, great video.

This is a great theory!! Totally makes sense for me at least 😂

nice theory! i suspected something like this at the end of change your mind. this is well thought-out

Did white make all the diamonds

i absolute love this idea

I really like this idea!

I love this theory lea! Its cannon to me now

My friend doesn't know why white dimond is her name when she's purple, i asked her if she was color blind or joking around. She denied that she was color blind so i asked her what color is my hair and she said green so i said yep your color blind

I wish there would be a new race just like the gems where they are called the the Ore(s) which would have masculine physical bodies opposite to the gems that masters different martial arts or fighting techniques instead of weapons. The combination of gems and metal/valuable minerals would make jewelries ~_~. And instead of upgraded weapons, their fusions will have the gem's unique weapon matched with the ore's fighting technique.

Pretty spot on from what I think I've theorized that wd is a prism

This is revolutionary !!!!

Diamond sweat is critical to making gems. I had never heard that before. But it explains why Steven's spit/tears have life giving power.

So, if all the diamonds fuse, would white's original form appear? I want it to be called master diamond

She must of been really big Good work, keep it up

This broke down so much-

What a very interesting concept for a fictional cartoon character.

White diamond was formed by something, possibly magical matter in space that fused together to make her

I'm actually a fan of this theory. Kind of like how in DBZ, Piccolo was created by Kami to purge himself of everything he considered impure and wicked.

Oh my lord my brain just exploded during that light lesson thing

This is now my headcanon

This is so educational

I think there are two other diamonds just like white who have similar powers but rather different. One is red diamond. We see her in the trailer of Steven Universe the movie. The other is purple diamond

It seems like it could be a president, mayor, governor relationship. White Diamond is the president, but she's one person and may not be able to manage as many people, so she makes a governor like Yellow and Blue Diamond, and then trains Pink Diamond to be another Governor.

So basically.. White diamond expelled her emotions like sadness and anger and empathy to make three diamonds and keep herself perfect?! D A M N

I was already watching her stories before I even found this channel-

Strange question but if all diamonds are needed to make the gems would that mean since pink left there wouldn't be more gems made plus what if the loss of pink made gems like peridot who need limb enhancers

That is a very good idea! I always thought the first being was White. She was joined by Yellow and Bkue after a few thousand years. They discovered other smaller gems. They discovered how to make them themselves and this gave control over them. The way gems originally were created was lost in time. (Maybe there were male gems but they got irradicated because the diamonds didn't like men. Idk, that's just funny to me) Pink formed after the process of starting colonies, and from the moment they realized she was a diamond, the others took her in, but were too comfortable with the way of things to give Pink her own colony for a while.

Unpopular opinion: I love pink diamond!