A round little plate of selenite, etched with overlapping circles that bloom into a flower.

Selenite is a soft, satiny form of the mineral gypsum, with a pearly glow when light hits it. This one is cut into a flat disc and engraved with the design often called the Flower of Life. It's light and slim, just right for a shelf, dresser or bedside table.

Selenite has a reputation as a cleansing stone, so lots of people set their crystals and jewellery on a plate like this overnight to recharge them. Even if that's not your thing, it makes a lovely ring dish. The engraved lines catch the light in a really pretty way.

How to use it

• Rest your crystals on it overnight
• Use it as a ring dish on your dresser
• Set a small sphere or tower on top
• Add it to an altar or meditation corner

Care: Keep it completely dry, since selenite softens in water, and dust it with a soft cloth instead.

The details

• Stone: Selenite
• Weight: 80g to 100g
• Diameter: 3 1/4"
• Sold as: Single piece
• Country of origin: India
• People pick it for: Purification, Peace, Clarity
• Chakra: Crown, Heart