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Myanmar just unearthed a giant 11,000-carat ruby that could become one of history’s greatest gemstones

A ruby weighing more than four pounds came out of the ground in Myanmar’s Mogok region in mid-April. State officials described it as the most valuable giant gemstone the country has ever produced. The ...
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Myanmar unveils rare 11,000-carat purplish-red ruby discovered in Mogok

Mogok - dubbed the "Valley of Rubies" and located in the north of Mandalay - is a remote town famous for precious rubies and sapphires that are mined in the surrounding valleys and hills of the city.

A giant 11,000-carat ruby has been found in Myanmar and gem experts are stunned

The newly uncovered ruby is being described as one of the largest and most valuable stones found in Myanmar in decades, drawing global attention to the country’s legendary gem-rich Mogok region.

Giant 11,000-Carat Ruby That Is 'Rare and Difficult to Find' Was Discovered by Miners — and It's Likely Worth Millions of Dollars

The ruby is now the second-largest found in Myanmar ...
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Myanmar unearths 11,000-carat ruby amid conflict and scrutiny

Rare gemstone find: Miners uncovered an 11,000-carat ruby in Myanmar’s Mogok district, known as the 'Valley of Rubies', shortly after the New Year celebrations. Value beyond size: Though smaller than ...