In the same manner Rose showed displeasure towards her fellow Gems' natures and traditions, becoming somber when reflecting on their static predestined existences in ' Greg the Babysitter' and admitting that she never missed her old home in ' Story for Steven.' This discontent sparked her fascination in humans who are always growing, changing and redefining themselves. Her doctrine was that Gems can take control of their own identities and her race's limited displays of individuality was a conviction forced upon them. Her capacity for empathy led her to establish the Rebellion and the Crystal Gems after exploring Earth and its inhabitants.Īccording to Bismuth, Rose was an atypical Gem, choosing to be different and encouraging other Gems to be as well rather than living in accordance with the Caste System's values.

She was said to see the beauty in everything, 'no matter how gross' it was, showing how she treated everyone as equals. In ' An Indirect Kiss,' she was described as feeling great sorrow when her loved ones were hurt. Rose speaking to Steven through a recording in 'Lion 3: Straight to Video'.Ī natural leader, Rose Quartz had a loving and motherly personality. And she really loved music, and she really loved Dad. Mom saw the beauty in everything! She really loved humans and all human stuff, and also plants and animals and everything on Earth, I think. It had a star-shaped cutout in the navel area showing her gem. In truth, the first time Pink Diamond took the form of Rose she was in that uniform, pretending to be one of the soldiers created on Earth to blend in with her subjects.Īfter she defected from Homeworld, Rose wore a strapless, floor-length, white and pink dress with its multiple layers resembling the petals of a rose. Garnet's story in ' Your Mother and Mine' shows Rose shapeshifting out of her standard Homeworld uniform. Her gemstone was located where a human navel is. She had pale peach skin, defined pink lips, bright black eyes, and long, curly pink hair styled in thick ringlets. Rose Quartz was taller and had a heavier build than the other Crystal Gems, standing at approximately eight feet (similar to the Amethysts from the Prime Kindergarten, as seen in ' Now We're Only Falling Apart').

A tale of the two roses