A thick, sturdy disc of selenite, engraved with a five-pointed star inside a circle.

Selenite is a soft, satiny form of gypsum with a glowing, pearly surface. This plate is cut thicker than most, so it feels solid and stays put. The pentagram is an old symbol used in many traditions, often to stand for the five elements: earth, air, fire, water and spirit.

Selenite is traditionally linked with cleansing, so many people use a plate like this to recharge their crystals and jewellery overnight. It looks right at home on an altar or a witchy shelf. It's also just a handsome, heavy little dish for rings.

How to use it

• Rest your crystals on it overnight
• Use it as the centre of an altar
• Set a small sphere or tower on top
• Keep your rings on it by the bed

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

The details

• Stone: Selenite
• Weight: 175g to 200g
• Diameter: 3" to 3 1/2"
• Thickness: 1/2"
• Sold as: Single piece
• Country of origin: Morocco
• People pick it for: Purification, Peace, Clarity
• Chakra: Crown, Heart