Burma / Myanmar is one of the world best places to look for gems

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If gemologists were assigned to choose one exotic country with the world’s choicest colored gemstones, the answer inevitably would be Myanmar, better known in gemological circles as Burma, its old name. “Burmese” rubies are the standard by which any ruby is judged, also the case with top-quality sapphire, spinel, peridot and jadeite jade.

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Location: Mandalay,Myanmar
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