Talk:Crystal Gems/@comment-25501217-20141005125148

Does anyone think that maybe the Gems are representatives of their respective planets?

All gems have different body, skin and outfit types, so they could all hail from different planets. The Crystal Gems could be a union between different planets. The best of the best are designated to become the planet's Crystal Gem. Since the Gems normally don't reproduce, this strange upbringing is what gives Steven his gem.

Contradiction: But how (due to info in the wiki) would this work, if it says the Gems are projections on the physical plane?

If this is truely the case, then...

The Gems are "born" into the ethereal realm, and either grow like a human until their prime or just start at their prime (these growth processes can be applied to the other theory). They are then taught to become a warrior, and once again the best of the best are selected to represent their group, and are infused with their group's respective gemstone, and thus are brought into the physical realm, with them being formed on the physical varient of their planet. This physical varient is comprised of their gemstone, and pieces of their planet made their way to Earth, giving us these stones (gemstones, though). Other gems, already in their physical form, built the gem locations on Earth and (possibly) other planets.

Sorry for rambling, but if you liked it, please discuss it with me!