The Prince of Burma is an uncut ruby, crystallized on a marble deposit, weighing 190 g (approximately 950 carat), and, for the most part, of gem quality.
After a joint investigation of German and Austrian authorities three suspects were arrested in a hotel in Villach, Austria on November 4, 2008.
[2] Despite the fact that the Prince of Burma has not been heat-treated, it has the unique pigeon-blood red colour characteristic of the rubies from Mogok.
[citation needed] Due to the evenly crystallized parts of the Prince of Burma, it might be possible to cut a gem of high quality weighing as much as 300 carat.
[citation needed] It is, however, doubtful if this will be attempted since the uncut Prince of Burma is unique as it is, its sentimental as well as its material value being almost inestimable.