An 11,000-carat ruby has been discovered in Myanmar, making it one of the largest gemstones ever found in thecountry’s famous Mogok mining region.
The 2.2-kilogramme stone was presented to President Min Aung Hlaing and described by state media as exceptionally rare and high in quality, with a purplish-red colour and yellow undertones.
Officials said the ruby is smaller than a 21,450-carat stone discovered in Mogok in 1996, but may be more valuable because of its colour, clarity and overall quality.
The Mogok region in Myanmar’s Mandalay area is known worldwide for its prized ‘pigeon-blood’ rubies, some of the most valuable gemstones in the world.