Some precious stones found in Asia
PAKISTAN
Ruby (Dir region), emerald (Swat Valley), aquamarine, topaz, tourmaline (Gilgit Baltistan)
MYANMAR
Ruby, sapphire, spinel (Mogok), jadeite, jade (Hpakan), amber (Tanai)
THAILAND
Sapphire, spinel, diamond, corundum
VIETNAM
Ruby, sapphire, spinel, tourmaline all from Luc Yen, near the northern border with China