Board Thread:General Discussion/@comment-4224349-20150108233407/@comment-26812261-20150111010430

Cyberblade507 wrote: In addition to the triangle/diamond shapes on Lapis Lazuli and Peridot as opposed to the other Gems' stars, did anyone notice how Pearl's space suit in "Space Race" had a prominent diamond shape (in about the same spot as her usual star, no less)?

Not only that, the flag that bore Rose's color scheme inside Lion's mane had a triangle in the center of it. I think the Crystal Gems definitely broke off from an existing faction to start their own.