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11,000-carat ruby discovered in Myanmar
Media in Myanmar reported today that a huge 11,000-carat ruby has been discovered, one of the largest ever found in this Southeast Asian country, known for its gemstones.
TL;DR
- A huge 11,000-carat ruby has been discovered in Myanmar.
- The ruby was extracted from the Mogok region, known for its gemstones.
- It is described as exceptionally large, rare, and of high quality, with a reddish-purple color and yellowish hues.
- Although smaller than a 21,450-carat ruby found in 1996, this gem is considered more valuable due to its color, clarity, and overall quality.
- The Mogok valley has historically been a site of conflict due to its valuable 'pigeon's blood' rubies.
- Top-quality rubies from the region can be worth millions of dollars.