My theory that not all gems are made for a purpose, and that not all fusion gems are exclusively fusions could be backed up by new evidence from the canon.

We’ve learned that quartz gems are warriors. “Broad shoulders, intimidating” Well, you know who’s a quartz but is almost the opposite of how Peridot describes a quartz warrior, and is also a fusion involving no quartz gems?

Sardonyx is a quartz, but Pearl, Ruby, and Sapphire are all not quartz.

So, fusion gems are different to normal gems.

A normal Sardonyx (which were most likely made in the kindergarten) would be how Peridot describes a quartz. But fusion Sardonyx is not. When gems fuse, they can ignore the “rules” of what a gem should be. THis is probably why homeworld looks down on them so much. They go waaaay out of the norm. I mean, no offense to Sardonyx, but she’s not exactly intimidating. Sardonyx is 3 gems, none are quartz, but Sardonyx is; and she defies everything we’ve been told about quartz gems.

So basically. There can be gems like Sardonyx, Sugilite, or Garnet that are just one single gem, and not a fusion. However, the fusion versions will be vastly different from the single gem, as they’re made of different gems, who all have their own traits. That’s why homeworld hates fusion, and sees it as a weapon. Because fusions go so against the strict norms that their society is built on.

just goes to show how much of an impact the gem’s personalities make in their fusions

I’ve had a revelation about Opal.

Sardonyx, when she was done taking out the tower’s working parts, was more than happy to leave and let Pearl and Garnet return.  In a vast contrast to Sugilite, she understands that she only needs to be there as long as necessity dictates.

At the sky spire, Pearl and Amethyst fused in order to take out the bird and save Steven.

However, we can see that she tailed along back to the warp and the house in turn.

Opal was going to stick around, and probably would have if Garnet hadn’t mentioned the heaven beetle.

So that would mean Pearl and Amethyst WANT to be Opal.

↱we are a conversation↲

A Fusion Review

Okay so I know a lot of people have theories and understanding about the gems and their fusions, but I’ve been thinking a lot about the designs each one has. So far we have seen Opal, Garnet, Sugilite, Sardoyxn, Alexandrite, Malachite, Rainbow Quartz and Stevonnie. And it is obvious that fusion is a very personal thing. But in the process of considering the character design and how that relates to their fusion, I guess this is what I am finding:

I am starting with Stevonnie because they are currently the only fusion that we have seen without extra limbs/eyes. I do not believe that this is because of the fact that steven is part human, but instead has to do with the relationship they have. 

Malachite is on the opposite of this current spectrum with not only four eyes but five arms, four of which they are standing on. Its obvious that they aren’t compatible, even in the episode they made it clear, however understanding this is key as I continue. I think the reason for four legs was that consent was not fully given in this situation. Which can come down to the fact that they do not stand together. Keeping in mind that there is two people involved in fusion, the fact that one of them is literally using their arms to support the other makes this notice clear. 

Looking at Sugilite and Sardonyx, we see that they do have legs, however extra arms and eyes have also been added to the character design which leads me to believe that even though this relationship is consensual, They have a difficulty working together and seeing each others perspective. 

Alright so onto these two. So from their designs we can take that, it was consensual and that they can work together. They only have two arms so this means that in terms of their relationship that both parties involved in fusion are willing to work together and will work together. Though because both of them have their own sets on eyes basically, we can assume that they do not see things the way each other see’s them. We get this from both the Keystone Motel episode and most episodes involving pearl and rose. 

Now for Opal. They are the only other fusion besides Stevonnie to have only two eyes when they fuse. This is because they understand and see each other and themselves possibly in the same way while the four arms can indicate that they have have a difficult time working together, which is quite often seen in the show.

So overall we can say that:

legs indicates consent and willingness to stand together

arms indicates that they that work well together and will work together

and eyes means that they see each other/ feel the same way

(this is a sloppy post but you get the picture…)

Steven Universe + anime references

While I’m on this not-entirely-explicable Sardonyx kick, I’m sure this has probably been pointed out before but none of her four eyes are actually on her face, they’re all on her glasses.

So what happens when she takes off the glasses? Of course there’s no hard and fast rule for fusions or anything, but if that fifth eye she “should“ have had is anywhere, I like to think it’s actually what’s behind the shades.

Singing Voices of the Gems

Pearl: Deedee Lynn Magno Hall

Musical Theatre Nessarose: “The Wicked Witch of the East” (also here) (Wicked) CONTAINS SPOILERS Kim: “Last Night of the World” (Miss Saigon)

Music Songs by Magno’s band The Party: “In My Dreams”, “That’s Why”, “Salute to Summer” Magno’s solo songs/covers: “I Would Be So Pleased”, “Through the Fire”

Amethyst: Michaela Dietz

TV Riff: “I Hear Music Everywhere”, “Make Music With Anything” (Barney & Friends)

Garnet: Estelle

Music “American Boy”, “Conqueror”, “Thank You”, “Come Over” (ft. Sean Paul), “Shine” “One Love” (David Guetta ft. Estelle)

Rose Quartz: Susan Egan

Film Meg: “I Won’t Say I’m In Love” (Hercules) (and here’s her speaking) Angel (Singing Voice): “I Didn’t Know I Could Feel This Way” (Lady and the Tramp II: Scamp’s Adventure) Lin: speaking (Spirited Away)

Musical Theatre Belle: “Belle”, “Belle (Reprise)”, “Home” (Beauty and the Beast) Millie Dillmount: “Not for the Life of Me / Thoroughly Modern Millie”, “Gimme Gimme” (Thoroughly Modern Millie) Sally Bowles: “Mein Herr”, “Cabaret” (Cabaret)

Lapis Lazuli: Jennifer Paz

Musical Theatre Kim: “Sun and Moon”, “I’d Give My Life for You” (Miss Saigon)

Music Covers: “Let It Go”, “For Good” (as Glinda)

Peridot: Shelby Rabara

Dance/Misc. “Mess in Aisle 7” (she’s the one in white) (The Legion of Extraordinary Dancers) Dance footage

Jasper: Kimberly Brooks

Film Luna (redheaded keyboardist & background vocals): “Hex Girl”, “Earth, Wind, Fire, and Air” (Scooby-Doo and the Witch’s Ghost)

Ruby: Charlyne Yi

Film Herself: “Magic Perfume” (Paper Heart)

Music “Brain” (with Yi’s band The Rangdangs), “Reincarnation”, “Cannot”

Misc. Performing “Dances on the Moon”, Getting her head shaved while singing “Nothing Compares to You”

Sapphire: Erica Luttrell

TV Keesha: “Old Dead Log Rap” (The Magic School Bus)

Opal: Aimee Mann

Music “Save Me”, “That’s Just What You Are”, “Freeway”, “Wise Up”, “Pavlov’s Bell” “Time Stand Still” (Rush ft. Aimee Mann) With band ‘Til Tuesday: “Voices Carry”

Sugilite: Nicki Minaj

(WARNING: Careful! This is explicit, and if you’re a kid I would strongly, strongly recommend you wait till you’re older before listening to Nicki. She’s great, but she sings about a lot of adult themes.) Music “Anaconda”, “Super Bass”, “Starships”, “Beez in the Trap” (ft. 2 Chainz), “Moment 4 Life” (ft. Drake), “Pills N Potions”, “Your Love” “Monster” (Kanye West ft. Jay-Z, Rick Ross, Bon Iver, and Nicki Minaj)

Sardonyx: Alexia Khadime

Musical Theatre Elphaba: “Defying Gravity”, “No Good Deed” (Wicked) Nala: “Can You Feel the Love Tonight?” (The Lion King) Éponine: “On My Own” (Les Misérables) Nabulungi: “Sal Tlay Ka Siti”, “Baptize Me” (The Book of Mormon)

Music “Ring”

Alexandrite: Rita Rani Ahuja

Misc. Not her singing but here’s the trailer to Bombay Skies, a short film that she directed

Stevonnie: AJ Michalka

Music “All I’ve Ever Needed” With duo band 78violet (formerly known as Aly & AJ): “Potential Breakup Song”, “Rush”, “Do You Believe in Magic”, “Chemicals React”, “Like Whoa”, “Hothouse”

I like this, how all sapphire’s fusions have these her round sleeves of her dress, I mean, garnet has those sleeves, sugilite has those sleeves, alexandrite has those sleeves, and even sardonyx has those sleeves! good job, saphire… (images)

Most of them have her lips as well!

i dont know why but this has become one of my favorite fusion dances ~ am i the only one that found this dance to be beautiful?

Steven Bomb 3 

Steven Universe

Season 2, Episode 17 “Friend Ship”

Sardonyx Stealth Pun

Did anyone notice this?

When Sardonyx picks Steven up she does this:

Steven says “Wow, you’re so articulated!”

Get it? She spun around 360 degrees. She’s literally articulated.

This show is going to literally kill me.

Her name Sardonyx is also a pun on the word Sardonic. Like Sugilite is a pun on Suggilate.