Peter loved his wife Carmen Lúcia Their love 's color was tranquil fuchsia Their love took shape in Mogok In depth of the Mother rock Big red ruby-poem of Gaia HISTORY The Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History in Washington, D.C. has received one of the world's largest and finest ruby gemstones. The 23.1 carats (4.62 g) Burmese ruby, set in a platinum ring with diamonds, was donated by businessman and philanthropist Peter Buck in memory of his late wife Carmen Lúcia. This gemstone displays a richly saturated red color combined with an exceptional transparency. The finely proportioned cut provides vivid red reflections. The stone was mined from the Mogok region of Burma (now Myanmar) in the 1930s. Precious Stones and Gems - Poetry Contest Sponsor:Anthony Slausen Poet: Rajat Kanti Chakrabarty Form: Limerick Theme: Love, Ruby, Precious stone