Miners in Myanmar Unearth 11000-Carat Ruby

Miners in Myanmar have unearthed an 11000-carat ruby that is thought to be the second heaviest ever found in the country. The discovery comes from an area described as war-torn. Reports provided few additional details about the precise location of the find or the current condition of the stone.

Myanmar has a long history of ruby production. The country remains one of the world's primary sources of high-quality rubies despite years of internal conflict that has affected mining regions. The size of the newly found stone places it among the largest examples recovered. Only one heavier ruby has been documented from Myanmar according to available records.

News reported the weight of the ruby as 11000 carats but did not provide further specifics on the miners involved or the exact site. No information was released about potential buyers or valuation of the stone. Officials have not issued public statements on the discovery. Further updates on the ruby's fate are expected in coming weeks as verification processes typically follow such finds.