SU Theory- Peridots are under-ranked

So this is something that’s been bothering me for a while so I’m just gonna put it out there. Most of the evidence supporting this theory revolves around the real life Peridot stone, so there isn’t much backing this up. My theory is that not only are Peridots far from modern gems, but they deserve a much higher place in Gem hiarchy.



So first off, I’d like to point out that Real gem facts ARE in fact used in the show, especially Peridots.

- Peridots escape pod landing is a reference to the fact that peridot can be found inside Meteorites.

- Her size is a reference to the fact that Peridot is usually found in small quantities.

- Her more “giddy” Personality is a reference to how Peridots are unstable on the earths surface.

Now, Because I’m more certain of this, I’ll just get it out of the way. Peridots are not modern. Ours might be, but as a gem type they are not. Peridots in real life can be dated back to 1500 B.C. Also, at least one peridot can be seen in Lapis’s flashback in Same old World.

Now, I think the reason the crystal gems couldn’t identify Peridot at first has to do with the second part of my theory, so I’ll move on to that, or rather, In between. This -

specifically, the top left. Going along with the theory that this mural is of future events, this is Peridot. Well, one of them at least. this implies that Peridots have been around since before the war. Secondly is the way this one looks. The “Decorations” on the gems head can imply that they are supposed to be important and looked up to. Real life Peridot facts that back up the theory that they should be higher ranked are -

- Peridots are very Uncommon gems. Rarity = higher ranks.

- In Hawaiian folklore, Peridots are said to be the hardened tears of a goddess.

- Peridots and diamonds are the only gems to form in the earths mantle, Peridots in the upper mantle, and diamonds in the lower.

and finally, the most important fact to note, Peridots at one point were considered more valuable than diamonds.

To return to the fact that the CGs couldn’t recognize a Peridot, I believe the Diamonds had something against Peridots in general. Perhaps they actually were of a higher rank pre-war, but the Diamonds decided they were a problem. See, Peridots have been lost and rediscovered multiple times in history. Along with that, Peridot Production reached a virtual standstill in 1958. I think the diamonds originally were going to stop making peridots, but after awhile decided to start making them again, possibly to stop people from getting suspicious, the diamonds decided to de-rank the peridots and make them maintenance gems.

One reason I think this is the limb enhancers.

Considering How advanced gem tech is, I’m quite sure that they could fit all the same functions into a smaller device. Why make a low ranking gem taller? Aren’t big gems usually higher ranked? This may be a hint to that.



Anyhoo, I know this is a pretty far fetched theory, but It has a teeny possibility, it just may not actually be brought up in the show though -_- I’d never seen this brought up so I thought I’d bring in something a little different for some people to think of. :)

EDIT: After too short to ride i have more to go on! Peridots could have vanished due to lack of resources like peridot said, but then the diamonds introduced the “Era 2” peridot. which is the kind we now have. this also explains why the peridot in the mural looks different! its a different era peridot! i wasn’t sure of this theory before but look, evidence! Even the limb enhancer thing is brought up!