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Myanmar finds 11000 carat ruby in Mogok more precious than a 1996 record stone

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Published on 10 May 2026
Myanmar finds 11000 carat ruby in Mogok more precious than a 1996 record stone

This gem’s purplish red may beat the 1996 record

Myanmar has unearthed a rare 11,000-carat ruby in the Mogok region, prized for its natural state and standout purplish-red color. Though a larger ruby was reportedly discovered in 1996, officials and gem experts say this new stone could be more valuable due to its superior quality. Mogok is known for producing top-tier rubies.

  • Myanmar’s Mogok region yielded an 11000-carat ruby
  • The stone’s purplish-red color is driving exceptional value
  • It may outshine a 1996 larger ruby on quality
  • Mogok valley has a long record of world-class rubies
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