A massive 11,000-carat ruby has been unearthed in Myanmar’s war-scarred gemstone heartland
BANGKOK (AP) — Miners in Myanmar have discovered a ruby ​​of rare and gigantic dimensions, making it the second-largest by weight found in the conflict-torn Southeast Asian country, state media reported Friday. The 11,000-carat ruby ​​(2.2 kilograms, or 4.8 pounds) was unearthed near the town of Mogok in the upper Mandalay region, the heart of…