Gems



Gems are items that can be placed into sockets to alter or enhance a cosmetic item.

Acquiring Gems
Gems can be acquired by:


 * Opening a Locked Gemstone Cache.
 * Extracting them from an item that comes with Gems (using Artificer's Hammer and Unusual Artificer's Hammer).

Socketing
to do:explain socket types, tradeability, gem interactions, replacement/destruction(+emphasize legacy warnings) etc -Lemon

Most cosmetic items can be socketed with gems. Each item can hold up to 5 gems.


 * Items do not come with empty sockets, an Artificer's Chisel is required to create a socket.
 * Some items come with sockets that are pre-fitted with gems. An item with a default Unusual effect will come with an Ethereal Gem and Prismatic Gem, and most Brand Items will come with the relevant Spectator Gem.

Gem Packs
Gem Packs are bundles given out to replace Strange Modifiers and Unusual Paints. They contain a gem with the corresponding effect, as well as an Artificer's Chisel to create a socket.

Quality Changes
needs user testing and confirmation -Lemon

Gems will change the Quality of an item. In the event of a conflict with an item's existing quality, a priority is followed. Higher priority qualities take precedence.

Example 1: Socketing an Inscribed item with an Ethereal Gem will change the item's quality to Unusual. Example 2: Socketing a Genuine item with an Autograph Rune will not change the item's quality.