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UPDATED May 9, 2026 at 12:02 AM ET
May 8, 2026 at 11:04 AM ET
11,000-carat ruby unearthed in Myanmar gemstone region
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Miners in Myanmar discovered an 11,000-carat ruby, described as the second-largest by weight found in the country.
WHO: miners in Myanmar
WHAT: Discovery of an 11,000-carat ruby in Myanmar
WHEN: May 8, 2026 at 4:49 PM ET
WHERE: Myanmar
WHY: No specific cause was reported.
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