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8 May 2026, 21:48

According to the "Washington Post," miners in Myanmar have discovered a very rare and gigantic ruby, which is the second largest ruby ever found in the country by weight. This 11,000-carat gemstone (equivalent to 2.2 kilograms) was found near the city of "Mogok," an area known for extracting dark, high-quality rubies that are famous worldwide as "Pigeon Blood." Although the weight of this stone is about half of the record discovered in 1996, experts believe that due to its unique purplish-red color, high clarity, and quality of light reflection, it has a significantly higher material value compared to previous specimens.
Myanmar supplies about 90% of the world's rubies, but the trade of these stones has always been intertwined with political and human rights controversies. Gemstones are one of the main sources of income for Myanmar's military government and also for ethnic armed groups fighting for autonomy. In this context, human rights organizations like "Global Witness" have urged international jewelers to stop purchasing stones from Myanmar, as the profits from this industry provide the necessary fuel for continuing internal wars and strengthening military power. Despite apparent political changes in Myanmar, the military still controls key parts of these mines, and the discovery of this massive ruby amid security crises has once again drawn global attention to the hidden wealth in war-torn regions.
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