The Different System

~ NEW Caste System ~

CITRINES

Citrines were a subtype of Quartzes. They appear to have been elite guards serving high-ranking Gems like Emeralds and Hessonites.

ROSE QUARTZES

Rose Quartzes were new compared to other Gems, having been created on Earth. Sometime between the start of one Rose Quartz's rebellion and Pink Pearl's "shattering" every Rose Quartz in existence was bubbled and was sent to reside inside Pink Diamond's Chamber, at her Zoo. It was stated that Blue Pearl wished to keep them around for the sake of preserving Pink Pearl's legacy, while Yellow Pearl wanted them shattered as they believed one to be responsible for the start of the Rebellion and Pink Diamond's destruction. However, this was not truly the case. In actuality, the Rose Quartz who created the rebellion was actually Pink Pearl in disguise, wishing to preserve life on the planet and faking her shattering in order to do so. While still being soldiers, Rose Quartzes were known more for their defensive powers rather than the offensive abilities other Quartzes had, although this may be exclusive to the Rose Quartz who was Pink Pearl and not the cut of Gem as a whole. Their gemstones appeared to be modelled after the table facet of Pink Pearl's gemstone, lacking the pavilion and having a mirrored back. It is most likely that their sole reason for being created was to keep Pink Pearl's identity a secret from both Homeworld and the Crystal Gems.

CHERRY QUARTZES

Cherry Quartzes are a subtype of Quartzes with pink colouring. Based on other Quartzes, it could be assumed they were soldiers as well.

AMETHYSTS

Amethysts are a subtype of Quartzes mostly with purple colouring. The Alpha Kindergarten on Earth specifically produced Gems of this type, including The Crystal Gems. Amethysts, just like every other average Quartz Gem, acted as soldiers and/or guards.

CARNELIANS

Carnelians are a subtype of Quartzes with maroon-red colouring. The Omega Kindergarten on Earth produced Gems of this type. Based on other Quartzes, it could be assumed they were also soldiers.

JASPERS

Jaspers are a subtype of Quartzes mostly shown to have tangerine skin and red-orange markings, but can come in different colours depending on the type of Jasper they were. Similar to other Quartzes below Agates, they acted as either soldiers or guards. Known subtypes include Ocean Jaspers, Biggs Jaspers, and Zebra Jaspers.

TIGER'S EYE

Tiger's Eyes are a subtype of Quartzes yet to be seen but mentioned by name.

ANGEL AURA QUARTZES

Angel Aura Quartzes are a subtype of Quartzes with iridescent colouring. Based on other Quartzes, it could be assumed they were soldiers as well.

CHERTS

Cherts are a subtype of Quartzes with brown and beige colouring.

FLINTS

Flints are a subtype of Quartzes with grey-blue colouring.

PERIDOTS

Peridots served as technicians and engineers, sometimes performing field assignments on other planets. Being workers, they had a low ranking and were only allowed into elite Homeworld areas if a job was needed to be done there.

In Era 2, Peridots and even other Gems were given tools such as Limb Enhancers to compensate for a lack of strength and unique abilities due to the depletion of resources on Homeworld. Despite this, some Peridots were shown to have ferrokinetic abilities, implying Peridots and other Gems created after Era 2 were more powerful than initially believed.