A favourite way of wearing this alluring stone is turquoise earrings. Although the stone had fallen in grace because it was used by the hippies in the latter half of the 20th century, it has today regained all its dignity and distinction. Turquoise is used by the leading fashion and jewellery houses today in their brand new lines. Turquoise dangling earrings are very popular all over the world. This blue stone is usually set with diamonds and pearls in elegant and precious jewellery and is used much more in silver setting than gold setting. However in the backdrop of pale yellow gold or white gold, too, this gem steals Tiffany jewellery the light due to its brilliant shades of blue colour. It can be cut into various shapes when soft (that is, in its natural state) and therefore, are exceptionally beautiful in gem settings with inimitable contours and patterns. Turquoise is also crafted into cabochons and beads; or in other words, can be fashioned into free forms, too. Turquoise necklaces have also charmed the present generation and have adorned the shelves of many famous designers. Turquoise bracelets, chokers, pendants are also hot favourites, with many designers adopting the south-western and Native American Indian designs. Modern designers and jewellery websites have exquisite rings, nugget bracelets, cuff bracelets, multi-strand necklaces, and even buckles and belts designed out of turquoise. Since turquoise is a soft stone, it needs its share of care to keep it looking its radiant best. It needs to be kept away from solvents, perfumes, sunscreen, hairspray, oils, chemical cleaning substances as these can damage the stone, causing change in hydration, thereby altering colour and shine. The stone may also become brittle and hence get chipped or scratched. It is best to clean turquoise jewellery in warm water and dry with a soft cloth. It should be stored separately to avoid scratching by harder stones. Catapulting into the fashion circles and evolving into the "blue-eyed" gem of the big names in jewellery design industry, turquoise jewellery has emerged out of the folds of Native American Indian finery and has taken the world by storm. Considering that each piece of this gem is distinct from another turquoise stone, it is no surprise that this beaming blue gem is conquering the skies.