Rare Afghan ruby unveiled in Dubai - in pictures

  • Azad Rokhsati, a gemologist, holds up the ruby at an office in Business Bay, Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
    Azad Rokhsati, a gemologist, holds up the ruby at an office in Business Bay, Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
  • Reza Balali, left, Esmail Borhanzahi and Azad Rokhsati unveil the gem which they say could sell for $10 million. Pawan Singh / The National
    Reza Balali, left, Esmail Borhanzahi and Azad Rokhsati unveil the gem which they say could sell for $10 million. Pawan Singh / The National
  • The ruby could be preserved or cut into smaller pieces and polished for use on high-end jewellery. Pawan Singh / The National
    The ruby could be preserved or cut into smaller pieces and polished for use on high-end jewellery. Pawan Singh / The National

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