Verdite Rectangular Catchall Tray (155mm)
£135.00
Carved from a single piece of natural verdite, this Rectangular Catchall Tray brings rich colour and earthy character to everyday spaces. Deep forest green, emerald, grey, black, and warm golden-ochre veining flow across its polished surface, while its clean geometric form makes it just as suited to styling on a dresser or shelf as it is to holding jewellery, keys, watches, or treasured small items. The piece shown is the exact one you will receive.
- Dimensions: Length: 155.6mm, Width: 107.6mm, Height: 46.1mm, Depth: 22mm, Weight: 68.3mm
- Minerals are natural products and may have minor surface imperfections.
- The item photographed is the exact piece you will receive.
Raw Crystals
Sizing for raw and irregular pieces is based on their longest dimension and overall mass, as shapes can vary widely.
| Size | MM | CM | IN | Visual Cue |
| Small | 30 – 60 | 3 – 6 | 1.2" – 2.4" | Roughly the size of a strawberry or apricot. |
| Medium | 60 – 100 | 6 – 10 | 2.4" – 4" | Comparable to a tennis ball or fist. |
| Large | 100 – 200 | 10 – 20 | 4" – 8" | Similar size to a cereal bowl or small loaf of bread. |
| Extra Large | 200 – 350 | 20 – 35 | 8" – 14 | Comparable to a shoebox or a football. |
| Giant | 350 + | 35 + | 14" + | Larger than a toaster or table lamp. |
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Some pieces earn their place through usefulness, others through pure beauty. This Verdite Catchall Tray offers both. Hand-carved from natural verdite and polished to a soft sheen, it turns a simple, practical object into something far more expressive. The flowing greens, smoky greys, and golden mineral veins give it a grounded, organic presence that feels both earthy and refined.
The colour is what makes verdite so distinctive. Dominant shades of deep forest and emerald green shift into translucent milky white, charcoal black, and warm ochre, with natural banding that runs across the walls like a miniature landscape. The polished finish enhances every change in tone, catching the light and drawing attention to the stone’s natural depth. Because each tray is carved from a single piece of stone, no two will ever look exactly alike, which makes yours feel personal from the moment it arrives.
Its rectangular shape and thick, clean walls give the tray a satisfying sense of solidity. Use it as a bedside catchall for rings and a watch, a tidy home for keys and small essentials by the door, or a styled surface for fragrance bottles and curated objects. It brings texture to modern interiors, warmth to minimalist rooms, and a more layered feel to eclectic spaces.
For anyone who wants home décor that feels thoughtful, tactile, and genuinely distinctive, this Verdite Tray is an easy choice. It pairs the practicality of a vessel with the visual appeal of a sculptural object, making it equally at home in daily use or on display. Add it to your space for a piece that blends natural beauty, craftsmanship, and lasting character in one elegant form.
Verdite Properties
- Mineral: Verdite
- Form: Hand-carved rectangular catchall tray
- Colour: Deep forest green, emerald, grey, black, milky white, and golden-ochre veining
- Patterning: Natural banding, mineral veining, and organic landscape-like variation
- Dimensions: Length 155.6mm, Width 107.6mm, Height 46.1mm, Depth 22mm
- Weight: 68.3g
- Lustre: Polished finish
- Transparency: Opaque to semi-translucent in places
- Mineral Family: Verdite (fuchsite-rich metamorphic rock)
- Composition: Chrome-mica with quartz and accessory minerals
- Mohs Hardness: 3–4
- Appearance: Rectangular tray form with thick walls, clean edges, polished surface, and naturally layered green and golden patterning
- Display Style: Suitable for dressers, consoles, shelves, bedside surfaces, or display cabinets
- Use: Decorative tray for jewellery, keys, watches, fragrance styling, or small treasured items.
Verdite Healing Properties
Verdite is associated with grounding, heart-centred balance, and a gentle connection to nature. With its rich green colouring, it is widely chosen for spaces that benefit from a calmer, more settled energy and for those drawn to stones that feel supportive rather than overpowering.
- Grounding during busy or mentally scattered periods
- Heart-led balance by encouraging steadier, softer emotions
- A connection to nature through its earthy green tones and organic patterning
- Calm focus in workspaces, reading corners, or reflective settings
- Inner steadiness by fostering patience and a sense of ease
Its tray form adds another layer of meaning, making it a natural choice for holding items with intention while bringing a sense of order and calm to the surrounding space.
History & Lore
Verdite is a striking green stone formed through the metamorphism of ancient rock, rich in chrome mica, which gives it its characteristic deep colouring. Found most notably in parts of southern Africa, carvers have long admired the stone for its beautiful range of greens, greys, and golden tones. For generations, it has been shaped into sculptures, ornaments, and decorative objects valued for both their artistry and their natural depth.
Across many traditions, green stones are linked with growth, nature, and renewal, and Verdite carries that association in its own grounded way. Trays and vessels carved from natural stone have a lasting appeal too, blending usefulness with a sense of permanence and craftsmanship. In verdite, that tradition feels especially compelling, because the material itself provides such rich visual detail. The result is a piece that feels rooted in the earth yet entirely at home in a modern interior.
| Angel Number | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Oneiroi Lithos, The Mineralogie Company |
| Chakra(s) | Heart Chakra, Root Chakra, Sacral Chakra, Solar Plexus Chakra |
| Colour | Green |
| Deities | |
| Element | Earth |
| Feng Shui Element | Wood |
| Mineral | |
| Numerology | Number 4 |
| Origin | Zimbabwe |
| Planet | Earth, Mercury |
| Zodiac Signs | Pisces, Virgo |
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Verdite is a stone of vitality and ancient wisdom, with deep, swirling green patterns that echo the life force of the primordial forests where it formed. This rare mineral, often called "African Jade," is not a genuine jade but a variety of Fuchsite, offering a potent energy of growth, renewal, and ancestral connection. Its essence is one of endurance, teaching that true strength comes from being deeply rooted in the Earth's history and its life-giving rhythms. Verdite acts as a rejuvenating force, anchoring the spirit in the physical body while stimulating the flow of energy through all levels of the self.
At its core, Verdite is a stone of life force. It creates a powerful, energetic link between the Root and Heart Chakras, grounding passionate, heart-centred living into everyday reality. This dual action helps to bridge the gap between physical vitality and emotional well-being, providing the resilience and courage needed to pursue one's true path. For those who feel depleted or spiritually disconnected, Verdite offers a connection to the planet's raw, nurturing power. It encourages a steady, patient approach to challenges, helping one to overcome stagnation and access their innate potential.
Beyond its vitalising influence, Verdite nurtures a profound connection to the past. It gently attunes the user to the wisdom of their ancestors and the Akashic records, revealing patterns and knowledge that can heal present-day issues. This quality makes it an exceptional ally for navigating personal and generational healing, fostering self-reliance and a confident mindset. Encouraging inner stability and a connection to ancient truths provides the strength needed to release old stories and embrace a future of growth. Verdite is a steadfast guide on the journey of self-actualisation, reminding us that within our lineage lies an endless wellspring of wisdom.
Verdite Properties & Associations
- Chakra Association: Primarily Heart (Anahata) and Root (Muladhara), also supports Solar Plexus and Sacral
- Zodiac Signs: Virgo, Pisces
- Element: Earth
- Feng Shui Element: Wood (for its green colour and growth energy)
- Numerology: Vibrates to the number 4
- Planetary Association: Earth, Mercury
- Energy Type: Vitalising, Grounding, Rejuvenating
- Healing Properties: Boosts life force, fosters emotional balance, connects to ancestral wisdom, promotes self-reliance, enhances vitality, and encourages patience.
- Seasonal Energy: Spring Equinox (a time of renewal and growth)
- Affirmations: "I am rooted in the Earth's vitality." "I access the wisdom of my ancestors with confidence and clarity."
- Alchemy Association: Viriditas — the greening power of life.
- Deities or Archetypes: The Elder, The Earth Mother
- Energy Flow: An upward surge from the Earth through the base of the spine to the heart centre, flooding the body with life force energy.
- Aura Impact: Strengthens and vitalises the auric field, particularly the etheric body, repairing energetic depletion and fostering robust health.
- Pairs Well With: Red Jasper (to deepen the Root Chakra connection), Clear Quartz (to amplify its connection to spiritual wisdom), Moldavite (for profound transformation).
- Angel Number Association: 444
