Legendary Gems
Legendary Gems will be added to Reaper of Souls in Patch 2.1 in summer 2014. These items will provide special bonuses only when socketed into jewelery (rings and amulets) and can be upgraded as a reward for completing Greater Rifts.
These objects seem to have little in common with the regular type of gems seen in Diablo 3, other than taking effect only when socketed, and it's possible the developers will give them a different and more fitting name before they are enabled.
Many fans have pointed out that these "legendary gems" sound more like the Rainbow Facet type of unique Jewels seen in Diablo 2, and perhaps D2's jewels can provide more accurate naming inspiration for Diablo 3's developers.
Official Details
Legendary Gems were first revealed in June 2014 and the first official info came from Blizzard's Patch 2.1 preview blog. [1]
References
- ↑ Patch 2.1 preview blog - Diablo3.com, 18/06/2014
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