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.
Canada’s remote Diavik Diamond Mine has unearthed a rare 158.20-carat yellow diamond as it approaches its 2026 closure. The stone is among the largest yellow diamonds ever found at Diavik, capping more than two decades of production in the harsh Arctic. The discovery underscores the mine’s legacy of extraordinary finds even as operations wind down.
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