Gem Shards

"Gem Shards" are magical items that first appeared in "Frybo." They are possibly the shattered remains of broken gemstones of destroyed gems.

"Frybo"
Pearl tried to explain to Steven that ''"These shards have a powerful partial consciousness that has been harnessed by Gems throughout history in order to create semi-sentient drone soldiers with the capacity to follow basic orders. Gems once created an army of these drones, but found their obedience waned as the shards overdeveloped inside their uniforms and turned on their commanders. You see, any shard inside any sort of container could become a monster!" ''An example of this is when Frybo turned on Steven and Peedee Fryman, which is why the Gem Shards must be kept away from all clothing and other items to avoid other dangerous situations.

"Secret Team"
Pearl, Amethyst, and Steven accidentally popped the bubbled Gem Shards of Rose Quartz. After then defeating the Gem Shards, Steven bubbled them and they attempted to keep it a secret from Garnet. The Gem Shards formed into humanoid gem parts like arms and feet but, in "Frybo" the shards did not.