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'''Gems''' are returning in [[Diablo III]] as previous items put into [[socket]]s of other [[item]]s.
==Diablo III Gems==Gems found in the [[BlizzCon 2008]] demo were much similar to ones found in [[Diablo II]], as they had a colour, and a quality. Different colour types would have different themed effects on items, and the quality would determine how big the effect would be. What was new was that they also had a "cut", like [http://www.worldofwar.net/wiki/Jewelcrafting jewels from World of WarCraft]. Names could like this: "Chipped Round Ruby", implying that more sorts of gem names (and [[attribute]] bonuses) will be available. Gems will still be inserted into [[socket]]s on items and will likely have a greater role to play in [[Diablo III]] than it's predecessor, since [[rune]]s now are associated with [[skill]]s instead of items or [[runeword]]s. ==Official Comments===
[[Bashiok]] commented briefly on item sockets and gems in February, 2009.[http://www.blizzblues.com/us/itemcustomizing-in-d3-14990774292.html]
::''We haven't released any information on our site, but it was possible to collect [[socket]]ed [[item]]s as well as gems in the [[BlizzCon 2008|BlizzCon]] demo... The gem stats at this point are more or less just the basics {{iw|gems yanked from Diablo II}} to get the system running and have something to play around with.''
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