Black Diamond

**Black Diamond** is an unaligned Gem. Black was formerly a member of the Great Diamond Authority, but was sentenced to shattering by White Diamond because of her compassionate demeanor toward her subordinates and thus was unable to achieve her perfect standards. However, she survived and managed to escape.

## Appearance

Black has a tall and slim body with long arms and legs. Her skin is cool dark gray and she has two black eyes with white diamond-shaped pupils, a sloped nose, and defined lips. Her hair is black and is very short, resembling a buzz cut. Her gemstone is located on the back of her head.

She wears an opaque black visor, and a very dark gray and black dress, with a sharp and angular collar and very long black skirt that exposes her right leg. On both arms she has black gloves with matching tall high heeled boots.

## Personality

Black is beautiful, caring, kind, strong, powerful and somewhat intimidating upon first meeting. "Never judge a book by its cover" — she's a passionate follower of this ideology and continuously rejects Homeworld's tyrannical concept of treating Gems as lower, less valuable beings.

After her exile, her mental state began to destabilize, making her consumed with vengeance against White Diamond. She became ruthless, but she is still patient and empathetic towards lesser gems.

## Abilities

Black Diamond possesses standard Gem abilities, bubbling, shapeshifting, fusion, regeneration, agelessness, and superhuman strength/durability.

### Unique Abilities

* **Black Hole Projection:** She has the ability to create, shape, and manipulate black holes.
	+ **Petrification:** With this power, she can remove a gems light, "freezing" them and turning them into concrete-esque statues.
	+ **Light Absorption:** She can use her ability to absorb light, flooding her surroundings in complete darkness.

## History

Black Diamond, the precursor to the other Diamonds, emerged as the second Diamond in existence, predating Yellow, Blue, and Pink Diamond. Upon emerging, Black was adopted by White Diamond as her "sister," a relationship initially marked by collaborative efforts in building the foundations of Era 1.

However, as time passed, a stark shift occurred in their bond. White Diamond's struggle to control Black's empathy, often marked by excessive glee and happiness, led to growing disdain for Black Diamond. This rift ultimately culminated in White Diamond's nefarious plot to shatter Black.

Yet, the shattering failed, resulting in Black Diamond's narrow escape, aided by her devoted Pearl and a select few loyal gems from her court. The fate of Black Diamond became shrouded in mystery, with rumors and speculations circulating among Gems about her ultimate destiny. The subject remains a taboo, discussed only in hushed tones among Gemkind.

In secrecy, Black Diamond succeeded in carving out a new haven – a forsaken planet – where she opens her arms to outcast Off-Colors, misfit fusions, and cracked gems, branding her new court the "Carbonado Gems." The once cheerful Black Diamond transformed into a figure consumed by bitterness, vengeance, and an icy demeanor. She tirelessly recruits and builds her "army" with a singular aim: to one day exact her revenge upon White Diamond.

## Gemology

* Black diamonds, also known as carbonados, are a very special diamond variety with the chemical formula of C.
* They are in fact the toughest and strongest diamond variety.
* Unlike most diamonds, black diamonds are usually translucent to opaque, being an inky black color.
* The black color of black diamonds come from a very large amount of inclusions in otherwise clear diamonds.
* Natural black diamonds are currently only found in Brazil.
* Black diamonds are also commonly used for rings, being seen as an interesting color to be used for engagement rings.
* Black diamonds top off the Mohs Hardness Scale with a rating of 10, being the best of the diamonds.
* They are also associated with darkness and mystery, similar to the color itself.