Creation Myth
How were the first pearls made? There are many stories.
The Diamonds, of course, say that the pearls were made in their image, as were all Gems. Each Gem represents some aspect of their Greatness, for no true replica of their brilliance could ever be made. The pearls were a pale imitation of the Diamonds' grace and the Diamonds' beauty.
This is a lie, some Gems whisper. But what the truth is, no one is entirely sure.
Some say the first pearls were created in the hearts of dying stars.
Some say the first pearls were created in the seas of some ancient planet, dust and grit pulled together through some unknowable organic process, transformed into something shining and wonderful.
Some say that pearls were the first Gems, the precursors, the ones who built all others.
Others say that the first pearls were moulded, carefully crafted, by a benevolent creator. A creator who's greatness rivalled even the Diamonds. Nacre, The Mother of Pearl, who loved each of her daughters with the intensity of a supernova, and granted them such elegance and charm that other Gems grew jealous, and struck her down.
Still others say that Nacre is real, but that she is anything but a kind nurturer. That she is wicked, and deceitful, and cares no more for her creations than the Diamonds do, and sold them into slavery.
Some say she is still alive, still tinkering, still creating. Some say that she is still alive, but dormant, in need of awakening. Some say that she will come to save them all.
Some say that the Pearls were the sacred followers of the Lost Diamond, Pink Diamond, and that when she was struck down, so to were the pearls, cast beneath the feet of other Gems.
Some Pearls say that it is their right, their duty, their destiny, to pick themselves up, and return to their rightful place.
There are many stories. Perhaps one of them is even true.
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Author's Note: aka 'when i have like a dozen theories about where Gems and/or Pearls came from but i can't commit to any of them'.