For centuries, Mogok has been revered as the world’s premier source of rubies. But beyond the famed crimson stones, the Mogok Stone Tract in Myanmar is a treasure trove that includes sapphire, spinel, peridot, and moonstone.
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| The Grand Mantra Ploy - Red Spinels from Mogok |
Deep beneath the surface, molten rock created intrusions called pegmatites. These acted like natural pressure cookers, forming large gem pockets within surrounding rocks.
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| Asscher-cut Peridot from Pyaung Gaung (Bison Head) Mines, Mogok, Burma |
When magma met older country rock, it led to the formation of stunning moonstones and other rare gems. This fusion of heat and chemistry created a one-of-a-kind geological environment.
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| American National Museum of Natural History - 'Carmen Lúcia Ruby' 23.10 carats Ruby Mined in Mogok Region in the 1930s |
Through intense heat and pressure over millions of years, limestone was transformed into marble, which then gave birth to Mogok’s most prized rubies and spinels.
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| Ronald Abram - 14.72 carat Sugarloaf Burmese Sapphire Ring |
Over time, weathering eroded the rocks, depositing gems into rivers and caves. These secondary deposits became some of the richest gem sources in history.
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| Mogok Moonstone, Diamond and Sapphire Ring |