Is Garnet's character design based off of Serena Williams?

Garnet is one of the last surviving Gems on Earth who joined the Crystal Gems in the rebellion against the Gem Homeworld, and afterwards assisted her friends in ... Her visor is a tinted blue and yellow, her hair is the same length as her current design but the same size as her debut design, and she is not wearing gloves. read more

I personally don’t think so, i think she is simply meant to resemble a Black female. Its also worth considering she is voiced by Estelle, who at one point had a similar hairstyle I believe. read more

Serena Williams' fundamental needs, values, and orientation towards life are symbolized by the four astrological elements. Each person has their own unique balance of these four basic energies: fire (warmth, inspiration, enthusiasm), earth (practicality, realism, material interests), air (social and intellectual qualities), and water (emotional needs and feelings). read more