Rose Quartz Sword Facts You Missed in Steven Universe

Rose Quartz and her Crystal Gems fought against the oppressive forces of Homeworld and the Diamond Authority with the help of Rose’s Sword, a pink crystal blade with rose and thorn motifs that came with a matching shield summoned from her gem. Though the shield was inherited by Steven right off the bat, the sword was introduced into the show much later after Steven discovers it and his mother’s secrets.

While Rose Quartz’s sword isn’t an anime sword, it comes packed with many of the same tropes we’ve come to expect from anime swords such as being part of a secret history and a symbol of a great past ancestor who the hero, Steven, must now live up to.

Lore Tidbits About Rose Quartz’s Sword

Rose Quartz’s sword is known for being one of the larger weapons in the show, putting up there with the gauntlets worn by Garnet and Jasper’s helmet.

1. Rose Quartz’s Sword Is Designed After Her Gemstone

Rose Quartz’s sword has a distinct rose theme that shows in its hilt. The part that connects the sword hilt to the rest of the blade is shaped like a rose flower from which the sword blade blooms out of. At the handle and crossguard is a winding thorn pattern.

Together, these elements fit the theme of Rose Quartz’s rosey design, combining the appearance of her faux Rose Quartz gem and her personality as someone who seems sweet and playful but has a tough streak. 

2. The Sword Was Created by Bismuth

Because Rose Quartz was actually Pink Diamond, the most she could do with her weapon summoning abilities was summon her shield as more may have given away her true identity. Bismuth, one of the gems that joined the war against the Diamond Authority, created the sword for Rose Quartz so that she can fight the Homeworld army. 

Rose later seals Bismuth away after she offers Rose a crueler weapon than the sword – Breaking Point, a weapon designed for specifically breaking gems, killing them permanently. 

3. Connie Was the First to Use the Sword

Following Rose Quartz’s death, the sword was believed to have been lost until it was found within the pocket dimension inside Lion’s mind. Connie decides to learn how to use the sword with the help of Pearl who offers to teach her as a way of molding her into a second Pearl, this time for Steven.

The sword being primarily used by Connie and the shield by Steven emphasizes the complementary relationship between them, especially when they fuse into Stevonnie who has the best of Steven’s confidence and Connie’s driven personality.

Picking Out Your Rose Quartz Sword

Steven Universe’s Rose Quartz is one of the few cartoon TV show characters with a more heavy-set body type, making her an interesting and easy character to cosplay if you happen to have a more curvaceous build. When choosing a Rose Quartz sword replica, here are some things to keep in mind.

• Material

Replica swords are made of different materials ranging from wood to foam to metal. When it comes to heavy swords that are patterned after claymores and zweihanders, the best replicas are going to be either made of plastic or foam. Alternatively, they can also be made by a 3D printer. This is because the swords are lighter and easier to handle when made from these lighter materials as opposed to stainless steel and wood. 

• Size

Though most replica swords are made to be a to-scale copy of the swords from video games and cartoons that they’re patterned after, larger swords like this one are sometimes made in smaller sizes to accommodate younger cosplayers. When putting together a cosplay costume for a child, you may want to go for a shorter version of Rose Quartz’s sword. 3d printing is also a great way to get a customized version of the size you want!

• Longevity

Steven Universe is one of the best known cartoon shows produced by Cartoon Network in the past decade, making it no surprise that some people want a longer lasting replica that can be used as a display piece. If that’s what you’re after, skip the foam replicas and get a 3D model sword instead. If it’s merely a one-time costume you’re looking for, Amazon may have some diy materials you can checkout for crafting your own costume.

Conclusion

Rose Quartz’s sword is a popular merchandise piece from the Steven Universe series that’s highly sought after by collectors and cosplayers alike. You don’t need to be a Pearl to pay homage to the hero of the Crystal Gem rebellion if you have a quality replica to remind you of all the great adventures we got to watch during the show’s run.