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Just had to post this here and have a laugh at this obvious corpo fluff piece
"The only person we interviewed about this dud her research and found a locally made, ethically sourced and sustainable lab-grown diamond, but that doesn't suit the headline prompt our corpo overlords gave us. Let's instead talk about diamond factories on the other side of the planet with much less sustainable practices so we can make millennials and zoomers look like idiots! And we'll also ignore that even these less sustainable overseas sources are still better for the environment than mined diamonds, and infinitely more ethical than literal blood diamonds by virtue of not using literal slave labor."
"but no wait! One of our only primary sources is a diamond industry expert who is a stockbro and co-owner of a company with massive financial stakes in the traditional diamond mining industry!"
"Let's not forget to really emphasize that natural diamonds are better because their prices are more stable, because everything in our lives should be treated as an investment platform, even an irreplaceable show of devotion to the person you love most and hope will never part with it."
"And don't forget, if you cheap out we'll know. EVERYONE will know you were willing to boycott a dying industry propped up on war profiteering a cheapskate"
Oh don't worry guys, we can see plainly why this article was written.
Uh yeah I sure hope they drop in price. Imagine good jewelry being available at reasonable prices, the horror.
Ah yes three billion years and the sweat and blood of exploited indigenous people press-ganged into working in terrible conditions to fund human rights violations like the genocide of the Saan. Wondrous creations of nature!
#diamonds#diamond industry#de beers#the numerous sins of the traditional diamond industry are too numerous to count#suffice to say even if there were no environmental impact differences between the two#it would still be morally correct to go with the side that doesn't rely on child labor.#also moissanite is better anyways#fortune and associated press is a joke#corporate bullshit#late stage capitalism
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Choosing the Perfect Diamond Ring
When it comes to white gold vs. platinum , both metals offer unique qualities. White gold, a popular choice, is a blend of pure gold and other white metals, such as silver and palladium. It provides a beautiful, lustrous appearance and is relatively more affordable than platinum. On the other hand, platinum is known for its durability, hypoallergenic properties, and stunning white color that doesn't fade over time. Frank Darling offers a wide range of white gold and platinum jewelry options, ensuring you find the perfect match for your style and preferences.
If you're interested in environmentally friendly and sustainable options, Frank Darling also offers lab-created diamonds. These diamond in lab are grown in a controlled environment using advanced technology, replicating the natural diamond formation process. Lab-created diamonds have the same physical, chemical, and optical properties as mined diamonds, making them a great ethical choice without compromising on quality or beauty. With Frank Darling's lab-created diamond collection, you can find the perfect piece that resonates with your values and style.
Speaking of lab-created diamonds, Frank Darling understands the growing diamonds in a lab interest in these beautiful gems. Their collection includes stunning engagement rings featuring lab-created diamonds, giving you a wide array of options to celebrate your love in a sustainable and socially responsible way.
In addition to lab-created diamonds, Frank Darling also offers a selection of other stunning alternatives, such as moissanite rings. Moissanite is a naturally occurring mineral that resembles a diamond but possesses its own unique brilliance and fire. With a moissanite ring from Frank Darling, you can enjoy the beauty and affordability of this captivating gemstone.
At Frank Darling, we understand that your wedding rings is a cherished symbol of your commitment and love. That's why we pride ourselves on creating exceptional pieces that reflect your unique style and personality. Our collection includes a wide range of designs, from classic and traditional to modern and avant-garde, ensuring there's something to suit every couple's taste.
We all know what a halo engagement ring is, right? Arguably the hottest engagement ring trend of the early 2000s and still going strong, it’s a style that surrounds your center stone in a ring of light, brilliant diamonds that encircle diamonds, sometimes two rows deep! But the new kid on the block, for those who maybe want something a little less ostentatious, is the hidden halo engagement rings.
While diamonds may not be as rare as their marketing suggests, they are truly expensive. That’s because starting a new diamond mine is really, really expensive. And once they’re started, mines don’t try to sell all their diamonds at the same time. They keep prices high by slowly releasing measured quantities of diamonds over decades, carefully timed in response to market demand. So, your typical round brilliant diamond may be rare to you, but it’s not particularly rare in a cosmic sense. Asscher cut diamond ring , on the other hand, are uniquely difficult to find. The asscher cut ring is fussy. They’re expensive. And good ones are so difficult to find that you could exhaust even the most patient jeweler. Diamond cutters cut less than 2% of diamonds into Asschers.
A rose cut diamond engagement ring is the anti diamond. What’s to love? A better question might be, what’s not to love and lucky for you — we’re here to answer that . If you hate diamonds and you’re being forced to wear them anyways, a rose cut diamond is probably your best option .
Emerald cut diamond engagement rings require a certain confidence of the wearer and a certain style of setting to really look their best. They’re so finicky, in fact, that we’re about to convince you not to buy one. Or at least, we’re going to try.
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Will You(ngi) Marry Me?
summary: What’s a girl to do when all she wants to do is marry the fuck out of the love of her life?
pairing: yoongi x reader
word count: 2.2k
genre: 18+, fluff, mild nsfw (it’s explicit enough to warrant an 18+ rating)
extra info/warnings: a lot of run on sentences pls forgive me that’s just how she rolls lmao. cursing. oc thinks/says dirty things about/to the love of her life (she really really wants to suck his dick lol).
a/n: i was talking with awgust @augustbutwinter about our favorite ocs and then i started thinking about my All I Want Is You(ngi) oc bc we both love her so much and then i saw this tangerine ring box while scrolling through twt like a day later and my heart just knew. just knew that yoongi is a man who deserves to be proposed to. no beta sooo if it sucks, well, it’s all my fault. hahaha. anyway please read All I Want Is You(ngi) before you read this one! 💕✨
Tonight’s the night, you’ve decided.
Tonight you’re going to Netflix and chill with the love of your life and before the night ends, you’re going to pop the question and it’s all going to go so well!
It’s too bad you forget you’re going to Netflix and chill. Literally. The man takes his movie nights very seriously. It’s okay. This small hindrance won’t stop you. You don’t need to suck Yoongi’s dick before you propose. You can suck his dick after you propose. It’ll be so much fun getting your hair tangled in his newly bejeweled fingers. You shoot endless heart eyes at said love of your life throughout the Tazza series binge.
You’re midway through the second film when he adjusts himself beside you and very nearly causes a heart attack because his jostling around nearly causes the ring box in your pocket to tumble out and goodness gracious whoever thought that designing women’s jeans with the smallest ass pockets better not be resting peacefully in their graves right now because they don’t deserve it! You should’ve worn your sweats. By your sweats you mean Seokjin’s oversized sweats that you stole years ago and never gave back. Bless his very forgetful brain. You’re sweating maybe, and you hope that your confidence doesn’t fizzle out by the end of the night.
You’ve known for a long time now that you want to marry Yoongi. Your pretty and humble and funny man. You’ve fantasized about introducing him as your husband one too many times now and yes, maybe you have “accidentally” called him your husband around strangers. You’ve also heard too many horror stories about men being so stressed about the perfect proposal to the point that they barely even remember how it went. Thinking about your man having to add this pressure on top of the stress he already deals with every day at work called the need for an intervention. You love Yoongi too much to do this to him and the more you spiraled and thought about it, the more your resolve set.
And good god, thank goodness you did. You can’t imagine your boyfriend going through all of the anxiety that you did for the last several months. The never ending days of ring shopping and figuring out when and where to propose have been absolute chaos and you may have had at least two breakdowns. Seokjin as your witness (and savior). You hate how bland men’s wedding bands look. You also know how good your man looks with rings adorned on his fingers and if you didn’t give him the sexiest ring to wear for the rest of his life, then what was the point?
Back to the point of Seokjin being your savior. He helped you pick out the most perfect ring for Yoongi. Bless his selfless heart. After lots of tears and headache, you chose a cushion cut moissanite ring for your perfect man. Moissanite because Yoongi will absolutely lose his shit over an ethically lab grown jewel. Cushion cut because Seokjin said so and by that point, you were too tired to argue. Also because all the cuts were all starting to look the same. You just can’t wait to finally put the ring on him so you can see his sparkly hand and know that he’s forever yours.
You’re extremely antsy by the time the end credits roll for the last film. It’s something Yoongi picks up on instantly and he pauses mid stretch to look at you inquiringly.
“What’s up, sweetness? You’ve been fidgety all evening.”
You’re not surprised that your oh so sweet and attentive boyfriend picked up on it. He treats you so well, this boyfriend of yours. You can’t wait to elevate him to fiancé status. One look at him in all his domestic glory and your nerves are eased. As all the great world changers say: YOLO.
“I’ve been thinking a lot, baby.”
He nods. “Nothing out of the usual.”
“Right! Yes! I do that a lot but this time I’ve really been thinking a lot aaaand I have a question to ask of you. My love. My sugar.”
You crack a nervous smile when you spot the tell tale signs of a blush.
“Yoongi, I love you a lot.”
“I love you too, baby.”
“We’ve been together for like four years now and we live together and you’ve written songs for me and you’ve nutted in me probably over a hundred times now and I just really want your nuts all to myself for the rest of our lives.”
Yoongi laughs. Your heart skips a beat. Does he know what’s happening right now? He probably does. He’s always been so good at figuring out what you’re plotting. If he’s figured it out, he doesn’t let up. He merely waits for you to finish.
“You know I’ve never been very good at the whole ‘being serious’ thing. That’s why I have you. My perfect partner. You keep me grounded. You laugh at my stupid jokes. You love me even on my ugly days and so I… selfishly, I want you to continue loving me. I want to keep on loving you and…”
You get down on one knee and take out the ring box that’s been burning against your thigh for the past day. Yoongi’s yet to say anything, sat so perfectly still on the edge of the couch. His expression so beautiful and so shy and he’s nervously picking at his nails and you're so sure that his heart is hammering away just as quickly as yours. You hope he’ll like it. The tangerine shaped ring box sits heavily in the palm of your hand. You watch his eyes flicker down to the object you hold and you swear you could jump right over the moon with the way he smiles oh so bashfully and the soft snort that escapes his lips.
“Will you marry me? Make me a Min and then we can get to work on creating Min-iatures?”
He’s laughing now and dear god, if that sound doesn’t send your heart straight into overdrive.
“You’re so stupid,” he says and the giddiness you had is so quickly dimmed.
“Yoongi! I just- I just poured my heart out to you and that’s all you have to say?!”
He grumbles and pouts and he’s blushing so much. You maybe want to kiss him a lot right now despite what he just said, but then his legs do this thing where he’s now kneeling on one knee too. Your eyes widen a comical amount. They must. Because the next thing you know, his hand does this thing where it reaches inside his pants pocket and pulls out a velvety green box. Then his hands do this other thing where they open the lid and lo and behold. There sits the prettiest fucking ring you have ever laid your eyes on. You would know. You’ve been in so many ring stores to last you a lifetime and you’ve seen so many of your friends’ rings throughout the years. You’ve seen enough to know. This ring though. A shiny marquise shaped diamond sitting atop the daintiest braided band. It’s your favorite. You already know it.
“Y/N, you absolutely astounding, amazing, adorable angel.”
“That’s a lot of ‘a’ words, Yoongs.”
“I can’t believe you just proposed to me with an orange.”
“An orange with a ring inside!”
“An orange with a ring inside,” he repeats with the biggest “I love you” smile ever. Maybe you should propose to him every single day now so you see this smile all the time.
“You like my big brain?”
“I love your big brain. My beautiful, bold, bubbly baby.”
“Keep going and we’ll still be awake when the sun rises.”
He winks and murmurs something along the lines of “we’d be up until the sun rises anyway.” You may be joking around with him, but you’re absolutely sick with nerves. Way much more than the ten minutes before you proposed to Yoongi. You’re so nervous and you maybe think you should sit down for this so you do. You become one with the floor and Yoongi is staring at you so intensely. You’re sweating absolute buckets.
“I can’t believe you,” he begins a bit breathlessly. Then he pauses, takes a deep breath. Begins again.
“I would say I can’t believe you proposed to me before I could propose, but that would be a lie because from the moment we first met, you have always been one step ahead of me. And yet you never leave me behind. You’re always there, waiting for me, beckoning me to catch up with you.”
He pauses and chuckles. Somehow your hand had been taken in his during one of the sappiest confession you have ever exchanged and you realize that both of your hands are shaking. You give his hand a soft squeeze and he kisses your knuckles.
“I’ve realized… for a long time now that I don’t want to walk behind you anymore. I want to walk alongside you. See your beautiful smile beside me every day and every night. If you had just waited one more day, I was going to surprise you with all your favorite things and then ask you to marry me. So yes, beloved, yes I will absolutely marry you and give you all the nuts. Will you marry me?”
Mayday. Mayday. MAYDAY!!!
This was not a part of your plan. You hadn’t planned on Yoongi proposing right back to you. You hadn’t even fancied the thought and because you never considered it a possibility, your poor heart is nutting way too quickly and way too much and it’s all just a little too much for you to handle right now.
“What the fuck,” you babble out through tears that fall freely down your face. “Baby, what the fuck?”
Yoongi, your sweet and loving Yoongi, chuckles and stands up. Then he pulls you up as well and oh, you must have been kneeling for way too long because your leg’s asleep now and you stumble into him. He’s got you, though. Steadies you with his strong and capable hands.
“Will you marry me, baby?” he asks you gently, lovingly, sweetly, as he kisses the tears away.
“Yes! Of course I’ll marry you! I want to marry the fuck out of you right now!”
You’re hysterical now and you very nearly fling your ring box out of your hand with the way you’re moving around. But Yoongi’s here. He’s here and he takes your hands and now you’re looking down where they’re connected and you see the two beautiful rings sitting inside two equally beautiful boxes.
“Put my ring on, baby? Put my ring on so you can see the pretty ring glittering on my hand while I suck you off.”
Yoongi knocks his head against yours and the both of you bask in your shared breathless and giddy laughter. You watch with bated breath as he plucks your ring out of the box, and he’s just about to slide it onto your finger when he pulls back.
“Which side is it supposed to go on?” he muses.
You cock your head in thought. You know the answer to this question. You do. You’ve done so much research, but your mind draws a blank. Rather than waste precious time trying to figure it out, you shrug and offer him your right hand.
“Who cares what side it’s supposed to go on? We’re in love. Just wife me up already.”
He giggles again. It’s such a short affair. Happens so quickly. One moment your ring finger is bare. The next you’ve got a pretty ring that you can’t wait to show off to the world. Is this really all it takes? Is it really this easy? He nudges his right hand into your lap and you move solely on autopilot. You pick up the orange ring box and slide the band you bought him onto his own ring finger. You see the way he visibly lights up at having his own ring, see how he admires the band on his finger, and you decide right then and there that yes, it really is this easy. He looks so fucking good. You’re giving yourself a big, fat mental pat on the back for putting a ring on this dreamboat of a man.
The now empty emerald green ring box and orange shaped ring box lie side by side on the side of the couch. They couldn’t look any different and yet, somehow, they complement each other so well. Both your rings glisten and sparkle under the dim lighting in the living room and you’re excited to see just how much more it’ll sparkle under the sun. You can’t wait to blind people with your saccharine love for Yoongi. You can’t wait to brag to the world that your love for each other is so great that you both proposed.
“Kiss me, Yoongi. You have to kiss me to seal the deal.”
He snorts. “Isn’t that supposed to be saved for the wedding day?”
“Kiss me!” you whine petulantly and fist his shirt, tugging him towards you. You stand on the tips of your toes and lift your head up. You even pucker your lips and he has the audacity to reel his head back. “Kiss me. I love you, Yoongi. Kiss me!”
“I love you too, cutie,” he teases, gummy smile out in full force.
“Kiss, kiss, kiss! Kiss your cute ass fiancée and let’s get started on creating our Minis.”
And because he loves you, wants it just as much as you do, he cups your face, leans in, and gives you exactly what you ask for.
#btsghostie#btsgoldnet#btswritingcafe#suga fanfic#suga fan fiction#yoongi fanfic#yoongi fan fiction#bts fanfic#bts fan fiction#suga fluff#yoongi fluff#bts fluff#boyfriend yoongi#f:will you(ngi) marry me?#tell me why i never post at a good time lol#i need to stop doing this
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Pros and cons of common diamond-alternative stones for engagement rings 💍
In 1947, a copywriter by the name of Frances Gerety went down in "didn't get paid enough for that" history as he penned DeBeer's infamous tagline, a diamond is forever. Now, that tagline had more to do with subtly brainwashing the public to never sell a diamond to the secondary market than to making consumers aware that diamonds are one of the hardest substances in earth, but they were on to something nonetheless.
The real reason that diamonds have persevered as the most popular stone for engagement rings is not because they're the most beautiful, rare, or expensive—it's actually because of their incredible durability. A diamond has the unique ability to stand up to a lifetime of every day wear and tear and then some. Most other stones, and even the gold or platinum that rings are mostly comprised of, cannot say the same.
The primary measurement used to determine a stone's hardness is the Moh's Hardness Scale. This is the most well known scale, numbering 1-10 and placing all known gemstones somewhere along that range.
So here's the issue with the Moh's scale: it doesn't test durability. The Moh's test only determines one substance's ability to scratch another. For example, it says here that a copper penny is .5 higher than a fingernail. But a human tooth can bite a fingernail in half with absolutely no effort, while a copper penny might damage teeth first. The relative difference between the substances is large, though on the chart it's only a margin.
A better scale to judge by is the Vickers Hardness scale. See that huge swoop between corundum and diamond? That's an 8000 point difference here that's only shown as a one point shift in the Moh's scale. This is a much better illustration to my point: diamond is, by far, the most durable material you can put into an engagement ring.
But diamonds are expensive! And everyone's got one anyway, so what are your alternatives? Allow me to list every popularly demanded gemstone here and give you some pros and cons.
-> Morganite and Aquamarine (beryl)
Cons: They are SO INCREDIBLY difficult to keep clean!! After just one day of wear, they will look cloudy and dirty, losing a lot of their color and attractiveness very quickly. The worst part of this is that if you don't keep on top of the cleaning, dirt and frequent exposure to soaps/perfume/lotion can cause it to become permanently cloudy or discolored. Also, they're a 7.5-8 on the Moh's scale, meaning they will scuff and scratch much more easily than a diamond.
Pros: They're both very pretty, and morganite especially is much less expensive than a diamond.
Recommended alternative: Pink or blue sapphire, pink or blue diamond, pink or blue moissanite, pink or blue topaz
-> Emerald (beryl but slightly different)
Cons: Emerald is expensive as fuck, I won't parse words. Getting an emerald with ideal color, cut, and clarity will likely be more expensive than a diamond and MUCH more time consuming to find. Emerald has an average rating of 7.5-8 on the mohs scale. But unlike its beryl siblings, it does have a tenancy toward internal flaws that make them more prone to chip, crack, or break in half altogether.
Pros: no denying they're gorgeous, but that's about it.
Recommended alternatives: Spinel, green diamond, green moissanite, green sapphire
-> Sapphire and Ruby (corundum)
Cons: Depending on the quality of stone you're looking for, these can get quite expensive. A triple-A quality, untreated, natural ruby will have you taking out a second mortgage. Rubies also have the same tenancy toward internal fault lines as emeralds do. Corundum has a hardness of 9, so it's one of the best diamond alternatives there is. However, I've still seen a few scratched up sapphire engagement rings in my time. CAVEAT: WHITE SAPPHIRE IS A NO-NO
Pros: I mean, they're pretty.
Recommended alternatives: blue or pink diamond, blue or pink moissanite, pink or London-blue topaz
-> Cubic Zirconia
IT'S HONESTLY NOT AS BAD AS THE DIAMOND INDUSTRY WANTS YOU TO THINK!! CZ is a whopping 8-8.5 on the mohs scale, coming in above beryl by an entire point. However, there are a few big cons you should be aware of.
Cons: In the event that your stone were to fall out of the setting, or you needed prong repair work done, many jewelers will turn you away. Why? 1: they don't want to work on CZ, they want to sell you a diamond. 2: CZ is more heat-sensitive than any other stone at the same hardness, so it can crack or shatter when a jeweler is trying to work with it. Additionally, getting a well-cut stone will take some time and research.
Pros: it's so inexpensive!! So! Inexpensive! You can get one as big or small as you like, in any color of the rainbow, and none of your friends will be able to tell the difference. Well, unless I'm your friend. But I'm Built Different (read: sell jewelry for a living).
Recommended alternatives: moissanite
-> Amethyst, Citrine, Smokey Quartz, Rose Quartz, Onyx, Prasiolite (it's all quartz babey):
Cons: at only 7 on the mohs scale, it isn't very durable.
Pros: there are so many varieties to choose from! Strawberry quartz, moss agate, the choices are practically limitless. Even though they're soft, they're relatively inexpensive and make a nice alternative to a diamond ring in a situation that you may not want to wear it, like on vacation or getting your hands dirty. If you plan to wear your ring sparingly or replace it sometime in the future, Quartz makes a fine alternative.
Recommended alternatives: I don't recommend Quartz as your go-to stone, please refer to other categories.
-> Topaz
Cons: It can have some of the same issues as beryl where keeping it clean is concerned, but it doesn't have the same tenancy to discolor. Topaz is heat-sensitive, however, which means extended exposure to significant heat (hot tub, boiling water, left in the car in summer, heat exposure during repair work) can discolor it permanently. CAVEAT: WHITE TOPAZ IS BAD.
Pros: at an 8 on the mohs scale, this bad boy will last you a pretty long time if you take good care of it. Topaz also comes in every color of the rainbow and is readily available, so less expensive than some of the other stones listed such as corundum.
Recommended alternatives: depends on what color you're looking for!
-> Moissanite
Ah, the golden child of the current engagement ring scene.
Cons: Moissanite has something called double refraction, which basically means that you see two of each facet in the stone when you look at it. This isn't a huge deal to the layman, but it does mean that jewelers and their ilk can tell moissanite apart from a diamond faster than we can tell CZ from diamond. Moissanite also has double the refractive index of diamond, meaning that "fire", or the prism effect, is much more pronounced. TLDR: it's more sparkly and rainbow-y, and most people will be able to tell that it isn't a diamond. But that's ok! The goal isn't to fool people, it's to enjoy whatever stone you choose!
Pros: Almost everything. Seriously, moissanite is so affordable. It's a 9.5 on the mohs scale, as close to a diamond as you can get. Any shape or color you desire, you can find it easily.
Recommended alternative: diamond
And here's my list of don't even fucking try it stones.
These are all way too soft to consider. I don't care how bad you want an opal engagement ring, I'm sorry, it's the worst idea in the whole world. It'll last maybe a year or two with every day wear.
Tanzanite
Pearl
Opal
Tourmaline
White topaz
White sapphire. Listen, white sapphire is MORE expensive than CZ and FUGLY. If u buy ur girl/guy/partner in crime a white sapphire engagement ring I will manifest a plague upon your bloodline, full stop.
And never ever buy an engagement ring in sterling silver!! It's too soft for long-term, regular wear. You need platinum or gold.
And that's it! Thanks for reading all the way through this, if you managed it. You deserve a gold star. Or ring. Or something. Hopefully you learned something, and always feel free to drop questions in the replies or my inbox!
Note: the mohs scale was used throughout this post even though I clearly stated that it's not the greatest measurement. That's because, unfortunately, it's the only one that's commonly used and I couldn't find reliable sources for all mentioned stones on any other scale :/
#jewelry#gemstones#engagement ring#gemstone engagement rings#moissanite#diamond#diamond alternatives#diamond stimulants#fine jewelry
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Am I allowed to ask what happens when the Empire discovers the rogue diamonds? If you dont have the time feel free to just delete this uwu
In terms of how it goes down, it’s definitely a case of Pointing Spiderman Meme meets Caveman Spongebob Meme!
Red and Black Diamond (the Underfells) are always out at the furthest reaches, looking for new territory to conquer or claim, and it’s not unthinkable that they might, entirely by chance, come across a downright antique vessel that’s nonetheless in perfect working order--and very obviously gem-tech.
They hail it and as soon as the feed connects and each pair of diamonds realizes they’re looking at another pair of diamonds, it’s basically a very dignified, perfectly calm and measured......... Okay, it’s not even remotely like that, just a very loud, “YOU!!!” and then a lot of barked and half-sputtered questions and demands while they all try to get answers from each other.
Eventually, when the dust is settled and all the diamonds know about each other, the Outer Galaxy Diamonds are invited to Homeworld, to visit or maybe see if they can find a niche to fill...?
Pink and Olive (the Horrorswaps) visit and decide they’d like to stay. It seems to them that not all that much effort is being put into proper recording and preservation of gem history--and considering it’s apparently a giant blank before a certain point, that’s kind of an embarrassing oversight!
Olive rolls up his sleeves and gets to digging around in the archives they do have, cleaning up and organizing and maintaining records with meticulous detail--in triplicate and not only in digital format.
Pink goes out and even sometimes off-planet a little more, actually getting his hands dirty with the restoration and preservation of historic gem buildings and sites that might otherwise be demolished to make way for newer things or forgotten altogether.
Their combined efforts spark a greater interest in gem history and heritage and they’re both very happy about that.
Cubic and Moissanite (the Underglooms) decide to stay on Homeworld, too, and in searching for some area to be of use, they realize that the only diamond even remotely handling recreation is Orange Diamond--maybe they can help there somehow? Orange, who is unfortunately often busy as the figurehead of the Empire and can only make time to host about a third as many balls and galas as he’d like to, thinks that’s a fantastic idea and welcomes their support wholeheartedly!
Cubic starts to monitor (at least for Homeworld gems) logs of cycles worked and downtime taken/given, picking out trends and calling out areas (and supervisors) with bad ratios of the two.
Moissanite regularly digs through accounts and images of colonies and gem-occupied planets and drafts up (what are essentially) ads and travel brochures for them, so that gems who need to go somewhere to take a break can find just what they’re looking for.
Both of them--independently and sometimes together--also start regularly patronizing Sea Spires and Gardens and such, trying to get gems excited about going to visit them. It works pretty well because the Imitation Diamonds are celebrities of a sort, a notch or so down from the legitimate political powers that are the Diamonds, but still very big and sparkly gems that are Diamond-adjacent and it’s actually a big deal to hang out where they hang out; where you might even get to see one of them! In person!
Cloudy and Pepper (the Horrorswapfells) visit, but ultimately have no interest in staying longterm. It’s too loud and busy and structured for their tastes, as gems who’ve never really been part of a caste system like that. They return to their ‘colony’ where they’re basically benevolent gods whose only responsibility is to look after some organics that mostly look after themselves anyway. ...Still, it becomes gemkind’s worst kept secret that if you feel you can’t fit into Homeworld’s society, or if you don’t want to, or if you’re trying to escape something or someone--you can always run to their colony to find a little sanctuary.
Cloudy doesn’t mind showing runaways how to relax and what’s to do for fun around here. So many gems who really just need to deprogram a bit and just be who and what they are...
Pepper finds he likes looking after and protecting the new arrivals, like fulfilling his purpose but without having to be on Homeworld to do it.
Both are quite happy to use their Diamond strength and status as a shield for any gem that comes calling looking for so-and-so-- plenty of “how should i know if your pearl is here? you’re bothering a diamond over this?” and “TELL YOU WHAT-- COME GET YOUR SEA GLASS. I MAY BE DEFECTIVE, BUT IF YOU REALLY THINK YOU CAN CHALLENGE A DIAMOND...”
Raw & Champagne (the Horrorfells) have...a bit of a conundrum... In that one wants to stay and one wants to go. Homeworld is...fine, but Raw is pretty keenly aware that he doesn’t really Fit into it, too unrefined to find any niche truly comfortable. Champagne is, of course, perfect and could find someplace to fit quite easily, becoming the Diamond and leader he was always meant to be. ...But he finds himself conflicted, not wanting to leave Raw to go back out into the universe alone or to force him to stay somewhere he’d be miserable and out of place. Luckily, they figure out a compromise.
Raw doesn’t really know what to make of it when his brother tells him to go gather up as many off-colors and defectives and broken gems that want to be elsewhere, but he’s liked those kinds of gems the best since they got here, so he does just that.
Champagne graciously offers his assistance in lightening some of Yellow Diamond’s workload, guiding and steering and shaping the course of their collective society. ...He’ll be doing this work remotely, of course, as he and his brother will be returning to the abandoned sectors from whence they came, reestablishing and reinhabiting those places that were obviously supposed to be part of the Empire. Red and Black can expand into new areas, and he and Raw will retake the old.
Lots of defective and off-color gems are very happy to find a place they can really be both seen and useful! Things were okay on Homeworld, it’s not like there were any crazy shattering policies if you weren’t perfect, but if you didn’t fit in, you kinda knew it. Raw seems quietly, flatteringly fascinated by all of them and Champagne has a knack for figuring out what they can do, if not what they were made for and for some gems, it’s just a better place to be!
Eventually, much much later, the Chameleon Diamonds (the Gastertales) run into somebody or another and pretty much the same thing happens-- a lot of exclamation points and confusion, followed by a tentative offer to check things out and see if they want to find a place to fit in.
Reverse wants frankly no part of Homeworld. Neither he nor his brother have any memory of being Void, the founder of this civilization, and so there’s no real affiliation with or responsibility for gemkind. He wants to get back out there into the universe and get back to living life and exploring...but he’s not going to leave without his brother.
Classic doesn’t really want to stay either. The rigidity of society is hard to adjust to when all you’ve ever really known is total freedom, and he’d also very much like to be back out observing the observable universe as soon as possible. Unfortunately... he does feel a responsibility to stick around for at least a little while. Brown Diamond was quite insistent on it as well and with his motives explained, Classic agreed fully--though it’s a stay of moral obligation at best.
They both dip literally the moment they can, taking communicators with them but honestly with no intention of ever coming back save for some emergency where they were desperately needed. The universe is infinite and time not spent out in it feels wasted!
#skelegems#headcanons#diamond au#horrorfell#hf!sans#hf!papyrus#horrorswap#hs!sans#hs!papyrus#undergloom#ug!sans#ug!papyrus#horrorswapfell#hsf!sans#hsf!papyrus#gastertale#g!sans#g!papyrus#hailstormdeath
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Pearl and Garnet finally talk with the Diamonds. It doesn't go as expected...
This happens at the same time as the previous chapter. At last there will be answers... Right?
Also, this is my AU, so some things will be different: Homeworld free form; Gem's history free form
(read chapter 6 first!)
CHAPTER 7 - ETERNAL DESTINY
That same morning, while Steven was still sleeping with Spinel and Amethyst was in her own room, the fusion and the pearl decided to visit Homeworld again. More than anything, it was to finally speak with the Diamond Authority, and thus contrast the information they obtained from the last time. Their first visit was interesting but not enough for them. Helping Steven, that was their priority. And the only way to achieve it is by talking to the same gems they were so afraid of -no matter how much they deny it-.
Today the palace seemed to be busier. Looking around, you could see gems of all colors and of all shapes walking from one place to another, some talking, others in silence, but all animated. Pearl, uncomfortable and not used to such a large and varied group in this place, moved closer to Garnet and hugged her arm.
"Pearl, calm down. No one is going to attack us."
"Easy for you to say. You can see what's going to happen with your future vision, but all I see is chaos and a mess. Years ago this would have been more than enough to piss off the Diamonds" she hissed, and then she shook her head "It still amazes me how much everything has changed..."
"All thanks to Steven" Garnet smiled softly, feeling pride wash over her. That made Pearl smile too. Her son had grown a lot, and she couldn't be happier for him. Then she sighed.
"But that thing about Gem Mates is something unexpected. I'm afraid how it might affect Steven. Spinel too" the pale gem paused, watching some amethysts shout happily among themselves, drawing the attention of other gems "Do you think she has anything to do with all this?"
"I don't know. I... I can't see much since Steven came back. Things have changed, and I can't even know what's going to happen anymore" explained the fusion. She was worried, but she also knew that they couldn't depend on her future vision. They had to trust Steven and whatever decisions he'll make from now on.
"I think we've arrived..." Pearl announced. Her hands on the fusion's arm dropped and she approached the white doors of White Diamond's room. At least some things don't changed. Pearl knocked on the door, deciding that this was better than entering without announcing their presence.
"Come in" came the voice, the doors opening and giving way to White's chamber. Said Diamond was in a yoga pose of sorts, somewhat tense. The giant opened her eyes, without changing her position. "Ah, the crystal gems. What about Steven and the amethyst?"
"They're at home," said Pearl with irritation. Garnet touch Pearl's shoulder, then took a few steps closer to the large diamond.
"We came here to talk about him, actually. We've been... investigating, and we suspect that Steven is infected by Gem Mates." Hearing those words, the doors to that room slammed shut, blocking the only exit there was and surprising the other two gems. Meanwhile, White was looking at them with a seriousness not very common in her.
"Where did you hear that term? And what makes you think Steven might have it?"
"In The Great Library on Gems and Their History," Pearl explained with some reluctance. Then she looked at her with a hard and firm gaze "We know about Tourmaline, Tanzanite and Moissanite. We know what happened to them."
"You" she stopped suddenly. White turned around, her shoulders shaking slightly. Then she spoke, without turning around, in a solemn voice "Steven is not affected by anything. Gem Mates is not a vulgar disease or a virus. It is... a part of the history of the gems that was lost after what happened with Tourmaline, Tanzanite and Moissanite. They weren't... They weren't to blame. I should have stopped this from appearing long before. I never thought..." this time she turned around, looking directly at Pearl and Garnet "Did you say Steven could have a Gem Mate?"
"He's... he's been feeling strange."
"As if he could feel someone else's emotions inside him, correct?" she lowered her gaze, almost sadly "Sounds right"
"What else can you tell us about that? How can we help Steven?" Garnet finally asked.
"Nothing" was White's decisive answer. "You cannot help him because nothing can be done. He will have to live with it. And above all, in no case let anything happen to his other half"
"His other half? And what will happen to him if something happens to his other half?" Pearl asked, dreading the answer. She was sure she read about it before...
"Little by little, very slowly, he will cease to exist. He will disintegrate until there is only an empty shell of who he was before, although who knows, since he is half organic" the diamond replied with an absent look. Her white pupils fixed on the crystal gems, still lost "You already have your answer. You can go now" The great doors opened, and as if something were moving them. Pearl and Garnet left, dumbfounded.
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"Blue Diamond?"
"Oh, Steven's friends. Welcome" the blue gem invited them, finding herself alone at that moment, and surrounded by what appear to be many empty bubbles "Excuse the mess. I was... cleaning" With that said, she turned her attention to Pearl and Garnet, curious "Why have you come? I know you don't like Homeworld, and you don't like us" she was referring to all the diamonds "Is everything okay with Steven?"
"Steven is fine. But we wanted to know what can you tell us about the GemMates." And just like the other time, Blue acted affected upon hearing those words, turning away from them with an expression of anguish.
"How...?"
"Steven. We have been investigating, and we believe that Steven has a GemMate" announced Pearl, feeling some panic inside her when she saw another diamond react negatively. All the things she's read about this topic couldn't possibly be the reason, right? It seemed as if it was affecting them more than it should. Or maybe I'm being insensitive, Pearl thought with some pity.
"Out" Blue ordered, not wanting to talk about it. It has to been a joke, right? Steven couldn't...
"Running from the truth is not going to make it all go away" was the last thing Garnet said before they both left, leaving Blue alone, still affected by their words. Specifically the last sentence because she knew more than anyone that she could not run. Not forever anyway.
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"My Diamond, Pink Diamond's Pearl and the Fusion" announced Yellow Pearl, leaving shortly after, knowing that this must be something personal and too important for two of the members of the Crystal Gems to be there.
"Steven is not here" was not a question "What do you want?" she folded her arms, beside her a screen with indecipherable writing.
"We wanted to talk about the GemMates" Pearl began.
"Out" she did not give them time to say more than that.
"Excuse me!?" exclaimed the pale gem in frustration "This is enough. Obviously you know something about this and you don't want to tell us. We have talked to White and Blue first. Why do you react like this?"
"A pearl like you... of course you don't know anything"
"We know about Tourmaline, Tanzanite and Moissanite," she countered.
"Like I said, you know nothing"
"Then tell us what you know in order for us to understand" Garnet asked quietly. Perhaps they would have better luck with Yellow if they were more patient and rational.
"If I tell you, will you go away?" They both looked at each other, then looked at Yellow and nodded in unison. The yellow diamond snorted, but sat down in her seat and began to narrate. "This started shortly after our creation"
"Our... You mean, all the Diamonds?"
"Not exactly, and don't interrupt me again or I'm not going to tell you anything more" that closed Pearl's mouth, who was going to ask something else. "As I was saying. When we were created we knew everything we had to do. Create more gems, colonize, collect and store all the information we obtain. And that we did. We followed the protocol. We created guardians to protect us, workers to build what you see around you and intellectuals so that they could archive everything that happened and what we learned. Then we created even more types of gems, until we couldn't find anymore jobs for more gems of different types. We just needed more soldiers to facilitate the process of colonization and expand our empire"
Pearl made as if to interrupt, but Garnet stopped her with a simple glance. Yellow continued as if nothing happened.
"During that time, we realized that there were gems that had a special connection with some of their... partners. And although at first we thought it would be a mere distraction and an easy weakness to exploit, we noticed that these gems obtained certain advantages. At least, that was the case until that the misfortune of The Fall"
The Fall? Pearl thought with some disbelief when she heard that title, knowing what she meant by that.
"Tourmaline, Tanzanite and Moissanite. The last two were created with the mark of destiny" her gaze became wishful "Tourmaline was not happy about the close proximity between Tanzanite and Moissanite. She shattered Tanzanite -Fusions were allowed back then- the diamond explained in between, as if saying, see? That was the reason Tourmaline really attacked "Moissanite wanted to shatter her old friend as retaliation. Everyone knew what happens when you lose your gem mate. Something similar happened with the first gems created with the mark of destiny. But that was not accidental. Not like this time. White had to punish them with the Vindicta. After that, me and Blue were created. Era 0 had ended with a misfortune but it began with a new opportunity. And the other gems created with the Mark were either destroyed, or... Well, surely you have an idea" she said that last part bitterly. She was not proud of those times. It was a mess back then, but also the stronger their empire had been.
"Thank you" Garnet got up, gesturing for Pearl to do the same.
"Uh... No need, I think" Yellow answered uncomfortably.
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It was too late again, so late that neither of them expected to find Steven awake. Nor Spinel or Amethyst. That is why, when they heard music and voices in the background, they were so surprised that for long minutes they did not move from where they were standing, and shrouded in darkness.
"What do we...?" Pearl began with her hands clasped. Garnet shook her head.
"Let them have their fun, while they still can"
To be continued...
Notes:
I decided to upload two chapters in a row because I did not want to make my readers suffer more for not having written anything in such a long time. So HERE YOU HAVE CHAPTERS 5 and 6! \: D /
(and sorry for any mistakes I've made :'3)
#FireOpal-tash#su soulmate au#soulmate au#soulmate#au steven universe#su au gem mates#steven universe#chapter 7#fanfic#su steven#su spinel#su pearl#su garnet#su diamonds#su yellow diamond#su yellow pearl#su blue diamond#su white diamond#homeworld#gem history#su amethyst#canon divergence
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bOOM im like, 90% proud of this. like, poses could be more dynamic, anatomy could be better in places, and what even is butt cape but it’s still pretty good.
anyways: smol is my cobalt aura quartz and the tol is my moissanite
moissanite is the best copy to a diamond there is, but moissanite has a double refraction, while diamond doesn't. there are other things too like how moissanite is about 15% lighter than diamond, its a 9.25 on the mohs scale and can withstand higher temperatures. also in sunlight it make a rainbow but I don't have sciencey terms for that, so yknow.
hence: large boi
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Which Engagement Ring You Should Get, Based On Your Zodiac Sign Betches
So like, what kind of engagement ring do you want? Your answer is either “I haven’t really thought about it,” or “A 2 carat round cut moissanite and diamond halo engagement ring in rose gold, duh” and there is LITERALLY NO IN-BETWEEN. You either know absolutely everything under the sun or have never even looked at more than two photos of engagement rings. Here’s a guide to which engagement ring you would be obsessed with, based on your zodiac sign, so you can either a) find your perfect ring or b) start a fight in the comments because you got irrationally furious at a stranger on the internet who took a made-up science to lightly suggest what kind of diamond cut your single ass might be interested in. Oh, and side note: just make sure not to accidentally drop this information while on a Hinge date or something, because you will come off as 100% psycho.
Aries
An Aries fiancée will def be super transparent about everything they want when it comes to an engagement ring, and well…anything else in life. They’ll also freak tf out if they don’t get exactly what they want, so it’s important to pick a flawless engagement ring. (Another warning: an Aries will want to ball out on the wedding. So, it better be bougie.) They are also drawn to classic styles, so go for something like a massive round brilliant diamond set on a band of even more diamonds.
Blue Nile Studio French Pave Diamond Eternity Engagement Ring
Taurus
Taureans are very invested in fashion and design, but they’re also highly practical people. Like, when Cardi B said “I could buy designer, but this Fashion Nova fit,” every Taurus was like, making a mental note to make that their next Instagram caption. An engagement ring with a Marquise cut diamond is perfect for a Taurus, because the cut of the stone makes a statement and actually makes lower carats appear larger. It’s like, the TJ Maxx of engagement rings. Also, this cut can make your hands appear slimmer. It’s kind of like contouring for your fingers. (If any YouTubers are reading this… please don’t get any wise ideas and try contouring your fingers. I’m tired of your sh*t.)
Luxe Ballad Diamond Ring With Marquise Diamond
Gemini
Geminis have a tendency to change their minds and style frequently, so it’s probably best to get an engagement ring that is versatile enough to keep up. I mean, if you plan on staying married for a long time, that is. And with Geminis, you really never f*cking know. Fidelity isn’t really…their thing. Anyway, an Asscher cut engagement ring would be perfect, because it’s a style that traditional and modern brides are totally obsessed with.
Ritani Solitare Diamond Cathedral Engagement Ring
Cancer
Cancers have a tendency to be drawn towards…how do I put this lightly? Weird sh*t. You crabby betches love to throw a bunch of random stuff together and call it “eclectic.” It’s probably because you’re mad sentimental, which often results in the accumulation of scarves and bangles that bring up every emotion you’ve ever vaguely felt. Cancers will totally love a colored stone in their engagement ring. Don’t believe me? Prince William (a Cancer) proposed to Kate Middleton with a family heirloom, AKA a sapphire engagement ring that belonged to his mother, Princess Diana, who was also a Cancer. You can’t argue with astrology backed by royalty.
Princess Diana Inspired London Blue Topaz Ring With Halo
Leo
Everybody knows that Leos love compliments and being the center of attention, so opt for an engagement ring that’s super flashy and will spark conversation for life. A flashy ring is twofold for Leos, because they love to be obsessed over by their partners and want random strangers to just approach them at Trader Joe’s and shower them with compliments. A round diamond can include facets that aren’t cut as deeply as some other styles, so they’ll appear to be the flashiest looking diamonds possible, which is ideal for a Leo.
Tiffany Novo Round
Virgo
Picking an engagement ring for a Virgo is a disaster waiting to happen. Virgos are extremely picky and critical, but also expect someone else to take care of all of the wedding planning for them. To put it into perspective, Beyoncé is a Virgo. Do you think Bey had the most insanely specific requirements for what her engagement ring, and entire wedding, was supposed to look like? Duh. Do you think she lifted a finger throughout the process? Def not. I’m afraid to even suggest what kind of ring to get a Virgo, but if I had to (I do), I’d advise a classic, super feminine style because that’s what they tend to gravitate towards the most.
James Allen Yellow Gold Cushion Outline Pave Engagement Ring
Libra
Libras are like, these romantic little cherubs who just want to be showered in love. (Read: your friend who’s still single because she has the most unrealistic expectations for her Hinge date.) They’re basically the human version of Taylor Swift’s Speak Now album. Libras love anything that’s traditionally gorg with an interesting twist, so a rose gold engagement ring is probably perfect. Before shopping for a Libra, ask yourself, “Would Lauren Conrad Instagram this?” and if the answer is yes, it’s perfect. (P.S. I know Lauren Conrad is an Aquarius, but her IG aesthetic is sooo Libra.)
The Tiffany Setting 18k Rose Gold
Sagittarius
Most Sagittarians surprisingly couldn’t care less about a wedding, but feel strongly about wanting an expensive, bougie ring. I really wish that Blair Waldorf was a Sagittarius, because she’s the perfect example here; courthouse wedding with a dress and ring that cost as much as a small country. I mean, her birthday is only a week before Sagittarius season, and she is a fictional character and astrology is maybe just a bunch of made-up sh*t, so let’s just roll with this anyway. The perfect Sagittarius ring is an opulent, feminine style, like this oval diamond.
MARS Diamond Engagement Ring
Scorpio
Scorpios are really known for their own individual styles. They’re constantly feeling offended by Snapchats their friends send them of stuff that they think “is OMG SO you!” but actually isn’t up to their standards. Scorpios really value quality, and are into things that will last them forever. An oval engagement ring might just be perfect for a Scorpio, as it’s sophisticated and timeless, but still pretty unique.
Mark Broumand Oval Cut Engagement Ring
Capricorn
Capricorns are PLANNERS, which is an annoying trait for a friend that’s trying to schedule brunch six weeks in advance, but probably useful if you’re doing something like…IDK, getting married. These betches will probably plan the entire engagement down to the last camera angle they want the photographer to capture during the “surprise” proposal. At the same time, they’re pretty sensible, so Capricorns will appreciate either a ring that is not insanely expensive, or was thoughtfully paid for. They don’t necessarily want someone to drop thousands on a ring just to prove their love. An Emerald cut diamond is ideal for a Capricorn, because it’s simple, but also elegant AF.
Ritani Solitaire Diamond Knife-Edge Engagement Ring
Aquarius
Aquarians are freaks about needing to feel like individuals. They always need to feel like they’re slightly more modern and way edgier than everyone around them. A diamond with a Princess cut would be great for an Aquarius, because it’s considered to be one of the edgier styles of engagement rings in the world of weddings. Just like, don’t tell an Aquarius that it’s called a “Princess cut” because they’ll probably flip out over how basic that sounds. Make something up, they’ll totally love it.
Ritani French-Set Diamond Band Engagement Ring
Pisces
Pisces are one of the most creative signs of the zodiac, but they’re also super emotionally nuts romantic. As a result, they’re probably like, telling the calligrapher to put a “whimsical twist” on the invitation guest addressing. Anyway, a cushion or antique cut diamond engagement ring is ideal, because it’s not super traditional, but it’s still very romantic. Whatever that means. I honestly might subconsciously pulled that from like, a Kay Jewelers commercial.
Noam Carver Engagement Ring
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I’m not sure what the other image is for? Is that supposed to be White Diamond? Try not to send us images that has nothing to do with the submission.
She just looks like Peridot with a longer face and there’s no reason for it. Not to mention, with the personality description you gave us, she doesn’t really look the part. You say she gets angry easily, but is also kind. Where’s that contrast? What I see here is someone who’s mellow, laid back, and a little snide. The design gives us the wrong impression of your character and that’s a huge problem. The point of character design is to give others a first impression of what your character is like. You don’t give us much to work with, but if those personality traits are a core part of Fluorite, then this is what I recommend you do. Use less rounded shapes and give her plenty more sharper shapes. So instead of the smooth hair you have, make it more wild and pointed. Give her a more aggressive pose or facial expression. But at the same time, it should avoid Peridot’s design. To do this, I’d give her a square or rectangle head shape. You mentioned Fluorite is a scout, shouldn’t she be more muscular for her job? Or at least more muscular around the legs since she’d need to run and gather information. This isn’t me saying you should get rid of round shapes, but I’d have a nice mix of the two to show that contrast in personality.
Why does she have yellow skin if her gem is entirely purple? It’s been stated by the creators that a gem’s skin tone should match their gem. The best way to fix this is adding yellow to the gem. However, it might also benefit you in losing the yellow all together and stick to purple colors. And speaking of the skintone, I’m not sure why she has spots all over her skin. They conflict with the purple on her suit and half-hazardly placed all over her skin. It reminds me more of atlantisite than fluorite. I’d get rid of them, but if you want to keep them, change the color and give the spots a reasonable pattern. Dulling their color would also help. For her outfit, I’d give her some kind of shoes or boots: the bottom half of her design feels incredibly plain. Having shoes would give a better sense of her occupation too. As a matter of fact, I’d show more skin around the kneecap area. She could look more sporty/like a fitness runner which would further sell her occupation to others. I also feel like she should lose the V-collar/sleeves. Fluorite having a sleeveless suit with no neckline would benefit the design more. I’d also say either lose the visor or make it purple because the yellow doesn’t work.
-Mod Sardonyx
Name:Fluorite
Nickname:She doesn’t have.
Gem type:Fluorite.
Gem location:Forehead.
A forehead placement doesn’t suit her. Not just because she looks like a peridot clone, but her personality doesn’t fit it. Because of how flexible her personality is, a shoulder or leg placement (the latter works better because she’s a scout). A hand placement could work as well because she’s obsessive.
-Mod Sardonyx
Dance style:American tap.
Origin:She was made on homeworld 1000 years before the gem war.She was made for pink moissanite.
Height:It’s a little more taller than peridot.
Personality:It’s a little obsessive with human stuff,she can get angry easily.After all,she can be very kind when no one expects it.
I find it odd that you mention this Pink Moissanite once in the entire submission, yet they sound like they have a lot of importance in Fluorite’s life. I’ll get into more depth with that later (as it ties with another problem). What impression I’m getting from Fluorite, personality wise, is that she’s pretty detestable, but is capable of showing kindness every now and then. I’m not sure if it’s your intention of making her unlikable. There’s a lot that’s missing here. You gave us a very vague, but incomplete description of your character. How and why is she obsessive? Does she get attached to the items very easily? What’s the connection? She gets angry very easily, why? Is she abnormally sensitive to others because she lacks trust? Was she deprived of social interaction for so long it made her irritable? Or is it for another reason? And how can she be “very kind when no one expects it?” Where are the examples of her showing kindness to others? Why would she be kind? You see how I’m asking so many questions about how Fluorite interacts with others and her environment? There’s a lot missing from this. Elaborating and expanding your ideas could help build a stronger character.
-Mod Sardonyx
Weapons: n/a
Abilities: crystallokinesis,she can craft/made weapons with her gem;also her ability too is enchanted speed like sapphire,and when she gets angry she can change of sice her spots.
I can get her having enhanced speed because she’s a scout, but where does the ice abilities come from? What’s the purpose or reason for her (and by extension her species) need ice for? Going on with that, what’s the reason for her spots to change when she’s angry? How is it necessary to her role? Most of Fluorite’s abilities don’t really match up with her character well. Since you used her as an example, let’s look at Sapphire’s abilities and see how they connect with her character. Sapphire’s future vision has made it hard for her to express her emotions and appear cold and distant to others. This is because she already sees the issue being resolved so she acts very passively. Sapphire’s ice abilities come from that “coldness”. Not to mention, when Sapphire panics, she literally freezes up. You can make sense of Sapphire’s abilities because there are visible connections. They have purpose. Try doing that with Fluorite and her abilities. To me, it would make sense for Fluorite to produce heat like ruby because of her enhanced speed and short temper. I think the spot changing could be its own thing, but I don’t find it necessary. I feel like it could have some purpose with camouflage, however those colors won’t work for that. I think that’s me being nitpicky, though.
-Mod Sardonyx
Pronouns:She/her
Romantic orientation:she doesn’t have.
Likes:Eat toothpaste,pizza,ice cream and coal.
Dislikes:All about nature in planet earth.
Streights:She can be very fast in fight,and she can withstand in cold temperatures.
Weakness:She’s allergic to the pumpkin.
Same issues with the personality, what’s the connection or reason to like and dislike those things? Why doesn’t she like nature on Earth? Does she only like the technology side of Earth (which would be weird since it’s far more primitive than Homeworld’s. But then again, that would be an interesting look into Why does she like eating toothpaste and coal? She seems to have a mix choice in taste so I can’t really tell if she has a preference or she just likes to shove things in her mouth. Again, a clear explanation would help the confusion. And I’m sorry, but her having an allergy to pumpkin isn’t a good weakness. Not to mention, can gems even have allergies? Their bodies don’t function the same way as humans do. I think that would be an interesting idea to explore. However, Fluorite needs proper weaknesses, both physical and emotionally. Same goes for her strengths, but it’s a little better. Her speed is a reasonable strength. Her withstanding cold temperatures isn’t because gems don’t get cold. We’ve seen the Crystal Gems in snowy climates without the need to wear warm clothing (I mean Pearl walks around in a sleeveless leotard in the Great North and she was fine). Also, I can’t seem to find the interview or link, but someone on Crewniverse mentioned gems can’t get cold. Anyway, Fluorite’s short temper and obsessiveness are some good weaknesses. I can also imagine her not having any reasonable defense because she would focus more on dodging. What emotional strengths would Fluorite have? Her kindness could be one of them if you explore the trait. Try to think about what areas Fluorite could have the most advantages as well as where she’s weak against.
-Mod Sardonyx
Backstory:When the war began,fluorite was sent to earth,to fought as a scout,but jasper shattered her squad,poofed her,and thousands of years ago was found by lapis and peridot.
Much like everything else, this part is very vague and lackluster. Not to mention it’s very confusing. First off, let me pick up where I left off. What is Fluorite’s connection to Pink Moissanite? She was made for this gem, wouldn’t they have a particularly important role in her life? What is Pink Moissanite’s role on Homeworld that they would need gems made for them? What was Fluorite’s relationship with them? In fact, what was Fluorite’s life like before the war? She is a scout I’m sure she would have previous missions. Did Fluorite have any friends? Enemies? She fought for Homeworld (presumably) so how does she feel about it now? Does she still want to go back or would she rather stay on Earth? Would she have any lingering hatred for the planet besides nature? How does she feel about the Crystal Gems? Was Fluorite loyal to Homewolrd? How about Pink Moissanite? Also, how close was Fluorite to her squad? Was she their leader? Was their any fluorites she had trouble with? What’s her history with them? I’m asking so many questions again because there are so many holes in this story.
And speaking of holes, the biggest and confusing thing about this is with Jasper. Why would Jasper shatter her entire squad? Aren’t they all fighting on the same side? What reason would Jasper have to destroy them, but only spare Fluorite? Wouldn’t she have shattered her too? I was thinking at first it was an accident, but how would Jasper do that exactly? Not to mention, what happened to Fluorite’s gem after it poofed? I would think she’d regenerate at some point. Was she bubbled? If not, wouldn’t she have been corrupted if her gem stayed there? Much less, wouldn’t someone had come along and either confiscated her gem or broke it? And then how did Lapis and Peridot manage to find her (and I think you meant to say thousands of years later)? Where did they find her? If she was bubbled, why did they think it was a good idea to unbubble her? Wouldn’t they be cautious about doing so? Or did they pop it by accident? I could also raise another problem about this conflicting with canon information, but I’m not sure if this is based on some AU or not.
This backstory needs to be cohesive. Not just fill in missing information, but string the ideas you do have better. Perhaps some other gem (maybe Bismuth or some other rebel) was the one who shattered Fluorite’s squad. Fluorite could have been shattered if there wasn’t some intervention (the fighter was distracted by another soldier or Fluorite’s gem tumbled into some sort of crack or hill and the fighter lost her). Or perhaps the fighter was a gem Fluorite new and was friends with and they decided to spare Fluorite by bubbling her gem. One finally scenario is that a soldier mistook Fluorite for a rebel and used their gem in a similar way to Lapis Lazuli was used inside the mirror. Fluorite could have been abandoned on Earth where Peridot and Lapis eventually find her (and this would make sense for Lapis to want to free them). You would still need to explain what are the reasons for characters acting a certain way, but at least there’s some sense into what happened.
-Mod Sardonyx
Final thoughts: I am not very impressed with this character. I would like to say this is a first draft, but it feels less than that. To me, it looks like you carelessly placed ideas together. There was not a lot of thought put into this character and it really shows. From Fluorite’s design basically taking assets from Peridot’s for no real reason, the dull personality, to the very confusing backstory. Best advice I can give you is elaborate, expand, and be cohesive. Throughout the critique, I’ve asked you a lot of questions, especially many hows and whys. This character needs foundation. Answering some of the questions I brought up could help. Another good way to go about this is writing everything down. For personalities, you could make a kind of diagram or character map (something like this) and figure out why your character acts a certain way. You could also list down her positive and negative personality traits. It’s good to keep these traits balanced while having others bounce off each other. We have a tag for writing characters you can look through as you are also missing some other fundamental parts of a character (like motivation and desires). As for your backstory, same deal. Fill in the missing details and make sure they make sense. A diagram could help you map out how certain events go. Unless Fluorite is part of an AU, the canon story line can help you keep your character’s backstory in line.
In short, expand and elaborate on your ideas. Make sure you stay consistent and have logical explanations about the character and what she does. Your ideas should work together and not feel like they were haphazardly placed with no foundation. Be a more original with your character design. I think you can do a lot better than this.
-Mod Sardonyx
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How Much Do Engagement Rings Cost?
If you like it you should put a ring on it, right? Well, at least according to Beyoncé you should. Unfortunately, not everyone’s bank account looks like Beyoncé’s, so putting a ring on the finger of the person you love might seem like it’s going to cost a lot. But just how much do engagement rings cost? Well, there really is no straight-forward answer. In order to find the perfect engagement ring, you have to examine what qualities are important for you and/or your partner for cut, carat, color, and clarity. All of these factors directly affect the total price of the ring you choose.
The Ultimate Question: How Much Do Engagement Rings Cost?
It’s no secret- tying the knot can be expensive. From location and venue, to food and drinks, to wedding apparel and everything in between, you can rack up thousands of dollars in expenses for a wedding. And that’s all after you’ve made the most important purchase of all– the engagement ring! So how do you budget for the ring when all of the wedding planning hasn’t even started?!
Just as with any other significant purchase, it may be difficult to come up with the total price all at once. There are many options to finance the engagement ring to make it an easier purchase, including low monthly payments or no-interest financing. Here, we’ll take a look at the average cost of an engagement ring, myths regarding how much you should spend, and different ways to find affordable options.
What is the average engagement ring cost?
According to The Knot’s 2017 Jewelry & Engagement Study, the average engagement ring cost was $6,351. In 2011, the average cost was $5,095. That’s more than a 20% increase in just a few years. Clearly, diamonds aren’t getting any cheaper, so this number will just keep growing. When you find yourself asking, “How much do engagement rings cost?”, you’ll find there is no set answer as it’s constantly fluctuating.
However, some companies will try to trick you into believing there is a specific amount you should be spending. Let’s take a look at two of the most common “rules” you’ll come across when shopping for the love of your life’s dream ring.
Engagement Ring Rules
The Salary Rule
We’ve all heard the saying that you should spend two to three month’s salary on an engagement ring. The “salary rule” began with a diamond marketing campaign, intended to get you to spend more money on a diamond ring. But it’s too simplistic to be used in all circumstances. If your annual income is $50K, then you’re making a little more than 4 thousand dollars a month. According to this rule, you should be spending $8,000 to $12,500 on your future spouse’s engagement ring. Depending on your other expenses, that can appear to be quite a bit of money.
Engagement Ring Calculators
Yes, engagement ring calculators are an actual thing. These online calculators take into account your annual income, your lifestyle, any existing debt you’ve accrued, and quite a few other factors. They may sound like useful tools, but once you actually use one you’ll see how ridiculous they are. At first, you’ll answer questions about your income and expenses. That makes sense. But once you get a little deeper into the calculation, it starts to seem like a joke. Did this site really just ask you to rate your significant others’ appearance in order to determine how much to spend on an engagement ring? Yes, yes it did. Oh, and they also want to know if she’s good in the kitchen. How vain and ludicrous!
We went ahead and tried it out anyway just to see what the result would be. Sticking to our original example, if you’re making $50K a year the calculator we used suggests you spend $1,000 on a diamond engagement ring. Now, we’re not sure how you feel, but if you’re making $50K a year, you should probably spend a little bit more than that on the ring your future spouse will wear for the rest of her life.
Ultimately, you shouldn’t let anyone or anything tell you how much to spend on an engagement ring. It’s your money and your relationship. You know better than anyone else. If you have the money to splurge on a pricier engagement ring, then by all means go right ahead! But if you don’t, there are certainly other ways to find affordable engagement rings.
Tips for Finding Affordable Engagement Rings
Choose a smaller carat diamond– can you tell the difference between a 0.95 carat diamond and a 1.00 carat diamond? We didn’t think so. To the naked eye, these two carat weights will appear to be identical. But the difference between the price tags can be astonishing! Save yourself some money by giving up a fraction of the carat size.
Focus more on cut and less on color and clarity– the cut of a diamond is what makes the stone sparkle. A well cut diamond will sparkle and shine like nothing you’ve ever seen before; a poorly cut diamond will appear dull and unappealing. On the other hand, it’s often difficult to distinguish between a Very, Very Slightly Included (VVS₁ or VVS₂) and Slightly Included (SI₁ or SI₂) diamond with the naked eye. Look for a diamond that is “eye clean”- the slight inclusions won’t be visible without magnification. The same goes for color. A near colorless diamond looks very similar to a colorless diamond, but the price difference is considerable. Talk to your jeweler about these little techniques you can use to help you save money when purchasing an engagement ring.
Opt for diamond alternatives– diamond alternatives, like moissanite and cubic zirconia, are much more affordable than the real deal. They don’t look exactly like the real thing, but they can still look pretty. (But don’t ever fib and tell your fiancé that it’s a real diamond – that lie will always come back to bite you!) Or maybe your significant other desires something more alternative, like a colored gemstone. Sapphire engagement rings are very popular choices right now, and typically don’t cost as much as diamond, although their price varies with quality too.
Our Final Word on Engagement Ring Prices
The next time you find yourself wondering, “How much do engagement rings cost?”, change that question to, “How much can I afford to spend?” Our best advice? Spend the amount that feels right to you. Explore financing options (we have several at Leo’s). Find a happy medium between your partner’s expectations and your financial situation. When you’ve found the right person, they won’t care how much you spent on the ring- it’s all about what the ring means. The sentiment behind an engagement ring is priceless.
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How Much Do Engagement Rings Cost?
If you like it you should put a ring on it, right? Well, at least according to Beyoncé you should. Unfortunately, not everyone’s bank account looks like Beyoncé’s, so putting a ring on the finger of the person you love might seem like it’s going to cost a lot. But just how much do engagement rings cost? Well, there really is no straight-forward answer. In order to find the perfect engagement ring, you have to examine what qualities are important for you and/or your partner for cut, carat, color, and clarity. All of these factors directly affect the total price of the ring you choose.
The Ultimate Question: How Much Do Engagement Rings Cost?
It’s no secret- tying the knot can be expensive. From location and venue, to food and drinks, to wedding apparel and everything in between, you can rack up thousands of dollars in expenses for a wedding. And that’s all after you’ve made the most important purchase of all– the engagement ring! So how do you budget for the ring when all of the wedding planning hasn’t even started?!
Just as with any other significant purchase, it may be difficult to come up with the total price all at once. There are many options to finance the engagement ring to make it an easier purchase, including low monthly payments or no-interest financing. Here, we’ll take a look at the average cost of an engagement ring, myths regarding how much you should spend, and different ways to find affordable options.
What is the average engagement ring cost?
According to The Knot’s 2017 Jewelry & Engagement Study, the average engagement ring cost was $6,351. In 2011, the average cost was $5,095. That’s more than a 20% increase in just a few years. Clearly, diamonds aren’t getting any cheaper, so this number will just keep growing. When you find yourself asking, “How much do engagement rings cost?”, you’ll find there is no set answer as it’s constantly fluctuating.
However, some companies will try to trick you into believing there is a specific amount you should be spending. Let’s take a look at two of the most common “rules” you’ll come across when shopping for the love of your life’s dream ring.
Engagement Ring Rules
The Salary Rule
We’ve all heard the saying that you should spend two to three month’s salary on an engagement ring. The “salary rule” began with a diamond marketing campaign, intended to get you to spend more money on a diamond ring. But it’s too simplistic to be used in all circumstances. If your annual income is $50K, then you’re making a little more than 4 thousand dollars a month. According to this rule, you should be spending $8,000 to $12,500 on your future spouse’s engagement ring. Depending on your other expenses, that can appear to be quite a bit of money.
Engagement Ring Calculators
Yes, engagement ring calculators are an actual thing. These online calculators take into account your annual income, your lifestyle, any existing debt you’ve accrued, and quite a few other factors. They may sound like useful tools, but once you actually use one you’ll see how ridiculous they are. At first, you’ll answer questions about your income and expenses. That makes sense. But once you get a little deeper into the calculation, it starts to seem like a joke. Did this site really just ask you to rate your significant others’ appearance in order to determine how much to spend on an engagement ring? Yes, yes it did. Oh, and they also want to know if she’s good in the kitchen. How vain and ludicrous!
We went ahead and tried it out anyway just to see what the result would be. Sticking to our original example, if you’re making $50K a year the calculator we used suggests you spend $1,000 on a diamond engagement ring. Now, we’re not sure how you feel, but if you’re making $50K a year, you should probably spend a little bit more than that on the ring your future spouse will wear for the rest of her life.
Ultimately, you shouldn’t let anyone or anything tell you how much to spend on an engagement ring. It’s your money and your relationship. You know better than anyone else. If you have the money to splurge on a pricier engagement ring, then by all means go right ahead! But if you don’t, there are certainly other ways to find affordable engagement rings.
Tips for Finding Affordable Engagement Rings
Choose a smaller carat diamond– can you tell the difference between a 0.95 carat diamond and a 1.00 carat diamond? We didn’t think so. To the naked eye, these two carat weights will appear to be identical. But the difference between the price tags can be astonishing! Save yourself some money by giving up a fraction of the carat size.
Focus more on cut and less on color and clarity– the cut of a diamond is what makes the stone sparkle. A well cut diamond will sparkle and shine like nothing you’ve ever seen before; a poorly cut diamond will appear dull and unappealing. On the other hand, it’s often difficult to distinguish between a Very, Very Slightly Included (VVS₁ or VVS₂) and Slightly Included (SI₁ or SI₂) diamond with the naked eye. Look for a diamond that is “eye clean”- the slight inclusions won’t be visible without magnification. The same goes for color. A near colorless diamond looks very similar to a colorless diamond, but the price difference is considerable. Talk to your jeweler about these little techniques you can use to help you save money when purchasing an engagement ring.
Opt for diamond alternatives– diamond alternatives, like moissanite and cubic zirconia, are much more affordable than the real deal. They don’t look exactly like the real thing, but they can still look pretty. (But don’t ever fib and tell your fiancé that it’s a real diamond – that lie will always come back to bite you!) Or maybe your significant other desires something more alternative, like a colored gemstone. Sapphire engagement rings are very popular choices right now, and typically don’t cost as much as diamond, although their price varies with quality too.
Our Final Word on Engagement Ring Prices
The next time you find yourself wondering, “How much do engagement rings cost?”, change that question to, “How much can I afford to spend?” Our best advice? Spend the amount that feels right to you. Explore financing options (we have several at Leo’s). Find a happy medium between your partner’s expectations and your financial situation. When you’ve found the right person, they won’t care how much you spent on the ring- it’s all about what the ring means. The sentiment behind an engagement ring is priceless.
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How Much Do Engagement Rings Cost?
If you like it you should put a ring on it, right? Well, at least according to Beyoncé you should. Unfortunately, not everyone’s bank account looks like Beyoncé’s, so putting a ring on the finger of the person you love might seem like it’s going to cost a lot. But just how much do engagement rings cost? Well, there really is no straight-forward answer. In order to find the perfect engagement ring, you have to examine what qualities are important for you and/or your partner for cut, carat, color, and clarity. All of these factors directly affect the total price of the ring you choose.
The Ultimate Question: How Much Do Engagement Rings Cost?
It’s no secret- tying the knot can be expensive. From location and venue, to food and drinks, to wedding apparel and everything in between, you can rack up thousands of dollars in expenses for a wedding. And that’s all after you’ve made the most important purchase of all– the engagement ring! So how do you budget for the ring when all of the wedding planning hasn’t even started?!
Just as with any other significant purchase, it may be difficult to come up with the total price all at once. There are many options to finance the engagement ring to make it an easier purchase, including low monthly payments or no-interest financing. Here, we’ll take a look at the average cost of an engagement ring, myths regarding how much you should spend, and different ways to find affordable options.
What is the average engagement ring cost?
According to The Knot’s 2017 Jewelry & Engagement Study, the average engagement ring cost was $6,351. In 2011, the average cost was $5,095. That’s more than a 20% increase in just a few years. Clearly, diamonds aren’t getting any cheaper, so this number will just keep growing. When you find yourself asking, “How much do engagement rings cost?”, you’ll find there is no set answer as it’s constantly fluctuating.
However, some companies will try to trick you into believing there is a specific amount you should be spending. Let’s take a look at two of the most common “rules” you’ll come across when shopping for the love of your life’s dream ring.
Engagement Ring Rules
The Salary Rule
We’ve all heard the saying that you should spend two to three month’s salary on an engagement ring. The “salary rule” began with a diamond marketing campaign, intended to get you to spend more money on a diamond ring. But it’s too simplistic to be used in all circumstances. If your annual income is $50K, then you’re making a little more than 4 thousand dollars a month. According to this rule, you should be spending $8,000 to $12,500 on your future spouse’s engagement ring. Depending on your other expenses, that can appear to be quite a bit of money.
Engagement Ring Calculators
Yes, engagement ring calculators are an actual thing. These online calculators take into account your annual income, your lifestyle, any existing debt you’ve accrued, and quite a few other factors. They may sound like useful tools, but once you actually use one you’ll see how ridiculous they are. At first, you’ll answer questions about your income and expenses. That makes sense. But once you get a little deeper into the calculation, it starts to seem like a joke. Did this site really just ask you to rate your significant others’ appearance in order to determine how much to spend on an engagement ring? Yes, yes it did. Oh, and they also want to know if she’s good in the kitchen. How vain and ludicrous!
We went ahead and tried it out anyway just to see what the result would be. Sticking to our original example, if you’re making $50K a year the calculator we used suggests you spend $1,000 on a diamond engagement ring. Now, we’re not sure how you feel, but if you’re making $50K a year, you should probably spend a little bit more than that on the ring your future spouse will wear for the rest of her life.
Ultimately, you shouldn’t let anyone or anything tell you how much to spend on an engagement ring. It’s your money and your relationship. You know better than anyone else. If you have the money to splurge on a pricier engagement ring, then by all means go right ahead! But if you don’t, there are certainly other ways to find affordable engagement rings.
Tips for Finding Affordable Engagement Rings
Choose a smaller carat diamond– can you tell the difference between a 0.95 carat diamond and a 1.00 carat diamond? We didn’t think so. To the naked eye, these two carat weights will appear to be identical. But the difference between the price tags can be astonishing! Save yourself some money by giving up a fraction of the carat size.
Focus more on cut and less on color and clarity– the cut of a diamond is what makes the stone sparkle. A well cut diamond will sparkle and shine like nothing you’ve ever seen before; a poorly cut diamond will appear dull and unappealing. On the other hand, it’s often difficult to distinguish between a Very, Very Slightly Included (VVS₁ or VVS₂) and Slightly Included (SI₁ or SI₂) diamond with the naked eye. Look for a diamond that is “eye clean”- the slight inclusions won’t be visible without magnification. The same goes for color. A near colorless diamond looks very similar to a colorless diamond, but the price difference is considerable. Talk to your jeweler about these little techniques you can use to help you save money when purchasing an engagement ring.
Opt for diamond alternatives– diamond alternatives, like moissanite and cubic zirconia, are much more affordable than the real deal. They don’t look exactly like the real thing, but they can still look pretty. (But don’t ever fib and tell your fiancé that it’s a real diamond – that lie will always come back to bite you!) Or maybe your significant other desires something more alternative, like a colored gemstone. Sapphire engagement rings are very popular choices right now, and typically don’t cost as much as diamond, although their price varies with quality too.
Our Final Word on Engagement Ring Prices
The next time you find yourself wondering, “How much do engagement rings cost?”, change that question to, “How much can I afford to spend?” Our best advice? Spend the amount that feels right to you. Explore financing options (we have several at Leo’s). Find a happy medium between your partner’s expectations and your financial situation. When you’ve found the right person, they won’t care how much you spent on the ring- it’s all about what the ring means. The sentiment behind an engagement ring is priceless.
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