The video discusses the Pearls in the animated series Steven Universe, specifically their characteristics, powers, and symbolism based on real-life pearls. In the series, Pearls are servants created by the Gems, customized to serve their owners, and are seen as a status symbol. The video highlights individual Pearls, including Blue Pearl, Yellow Pearl, Pink Pearl (also known as Volleyball), and Aubergine Pearl, and explores their unique personalities, abilities, and symbolism.
Blue Pearls represent truth, tranquility, trust, and courage, while Yellow Pearls symbolize creativity, optimism, clarity, and happiness. Pink Pearls are said to help ward off evil spirits, cleanse negative energy, and bring good fortune and romance. The video also touches on the rarity and value of natural pearls, with Blue Pearls being one of the rarest and most unique colors.
The video concludes by discussing the symbolism of the Pearls' colors and how they match up with their personalities and storylines in the series. The host encourages viewers to share their thoughts and opinions on the Pearls and their powers, and invites them to suggest other Steven Universe gems to cover in future videos.
1. Pearls are a type of gem in the world of Steven Universe.
2. Pearls were originally used as servants on Homeworld.
3. Pearls could be customized to suit the needs of their owner, who were typically members of high standing within Gem society.
4. Pearls served various roles, including ladies-in-waiting, footmen, secretaries, and entertainers.
5. Owning a pearl was seen as a status symbol, despite there being hundreds of them on Homeworld.
6. Pearls were made to be submissive and only acted when ordered to do so by their master.
7. Pearls were expected to be obedient to their master and were typically dismissed with the phrase "that will be all."
8. Yellow Pearl is owned by Yellow Diamond and is able to talk down to other gems if she believes they are being disruptive.
9. Blue Pearl is a shy and quiet pearl who was formerly the property of Blue Diamond.
10. Blue Pearl has an interest in drawing and is seen utilizing this skill in the trial.
11. Yellow Pearl believed her wants and feelings were completely irrelevant and was a no-nonsense gal.
12. Pink Pearl, also known as Volleyball, is a bubbly and playful pearl who was initially customized for Pink Diamond.
13. Volleyball lost thousands of years worth of memories due to White Diamond controlling her.
14. Volleyball was severely scarred from one of Pink Diamond's outbursts.
15. Aubergine Pearl is a briefly seen pearl in the Steven Universe Future episode "Homeworld Bound."
16. Aubergine Pearl has a dark purple pearl in the center of her forehead and is dressed for her job as a tour guide.
17. Pearls have enhanced durability and strength.
18. Pearls are extremely graceful and agile.
19. Pearls possess a sort of hammer space ability through their gem, allowing them to store and retrieve items.
20. Blue pearls are one of the rarest and most unique colors to find naturally and are harvested in Japan and Vietnam.
21. Blue pearls represent truth, tranquility, trust, and courage.
22. Yellow pearls typically symbolize creativity, optimism, clarity, and happiness.
23. Golden pearls are produced by gold-lipped oysters and take 20-24 months to grow.
24. Pink pearls are said to help ward off evil spirits and are helpful in cleansing away negative energy.
25. Purple pearls symbolize artistic talent, wisdom, complexity, passion, and nobility.