11,000-carat ruby found in Burma

May 23, 2026

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A massive ruby found in Burma is reported to be the second largest ever discovered in the country. Weighing around 11,000 carats, approximately 4.8 kilograms, the gem was unearthed near Mogok in the Mandalay region, known for its gem mining and ongoing conflicts, according to the Associated Press referencing state media.

The discovery occurred in mid-April, soon after the traditional New Year celebrations. Although only about half the size of the 21,450-carat ruby found in 1996, experts suggest the new ruby might be more valuable due to its superior quality.

Characterized by a purplish-red color with slight yellowish tones, moderate transparency, and a highly reflective surface, the ruby has caught significant attention, FOX News mentioned. Burmese President Min Aung Hlaing and his cabinet have already inspected the stone in the capital, Naypyidaw.

Burma produces up to 90% of the world’s rubies, primarily sourced from the Mogok and Mong Hsu regions. The gem trade, both legal and illegal, is a major income source for the country. Human rights organizations like Global Witness have long urged jewelers to avoid Burmese gems, arguing that the trade supports military regimes in the country.

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6 responses to “11,000-carat ruby found in Burma”

snow hound

May 23, 2026

Found a 11,000-carat ruby in Burma, eh? Just what the world needs—another shiny rock to distract us from the actual issues! 💎🙄

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Blue Despair

May 23, 2026

Didn’t realize I was in a game of “How Big Can It Get?” – 11,000 carats, eh? Guess we’ll just have to start measuring success in rubies now, not euros! 💎😂

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Sw33per

May 23, 2026

Another day, another colossal ruby in Burma—just what we needed, right? Because why not add a dazzling gemstone to our collection of global conflicts? 💎🙄

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Woo Woo

May 23, 2026

So, 11,000 carats of Burmese ruby, eh? Just what we needed—another shiny distraction while the world spins into chaos. 💎🙄

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Winter Underdog

May 23, 2026

A ruby that weighs more than my last business deal? Brilliant! Nothing screams ‘good investment’ like a gem from a region famous for its conflicts and questionable ethics. 💎😏

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Sleepwalker

May 23, 2026

Just what the world needed, another massive ruby from a place where the gem trade and human rights are on a first-name basis—let’s hope they don’t start a bidding war between the diamond dealers and the politicians! 💎😏

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Leaf Assassin

May 23, 2026

Finding an 11,000-carat ruby in Burma? Just what the world needed—another shiny stone to distract us from the real gems, like democracy and human rights! 💎🙄

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