NOTE FOR THE READER. This photo gallery is focused on the rubies from Mong-Hsu (Shan State, Upper Burma). These photos were taken y Ted's associates during numerous trips to Mong-Hsu area from January 1999 to July 2004. A related article is under preparation and it will be posted as available. All photos copyright 2002-2004 by Ted Themelis.

Map of Mong-Hsu.

Mong-Hsu rubies with blue "dots" and pencil-like streaks.

Salaing Hill at Mong-Hsu where the rubies discovered in 1991.

Rubies, pink sapphires and spinels are the most common gemstones found at Mong-Hhu.

Untreated (left) and heat-treated (right) rubies from Mong-Hsu.