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one of one
Every piece is hand-carved from raw stone. Veining, color, translucency — no two are identical. The piece you receive is the only one of its kind.
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Grounded beauty, carved in stone.
This pedestal bowl is unlike any other. Hand-carved from a single block of onyx, it reveals deep brown veining layered with a rare band of soft translucency; earth and light in quiet balance. Its wide, shallow form rests on a solid stone base, sculptural yet functional.
Perfect as a centerpiece bowl, fruit stand, or display dish, this piece adds warmth and grounding presence to any space. Styled with fruit on a kitchen island, perfume and jewelry on a dresser, or simply left empty as an object of stillness, it carries natural elegance.
A meaningful housewarming, wedding, or heirloom gift; ideal for design enthusiasts, nature lovers, a mother, grandmother, or anyone who cherishes timeless design.
Each bowl is hand-carved in Balochistan, Pakistan and finished with care in our San Diego studio. Sealed only with organic beeswax, it is naturally food-safe and entirely free from resins, dyes, or synthetics. A quiet celebration of ancestral craft and the beauty of imperfection.
Designed to last. Made to keep.
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Details
• Dimensions: approx. 10” diameter × 4” height
• Weight: ~2.5 lbs
• Unique brown onyx with cream translucency and soft blush undertones
• Matte, unpolished surface sealed with food-grade beeswax
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Crafted Without Compromise
• Hand-carved in Balochistan, Pakistan
• Designed and finished in San Diego, CA
• No resins, no dyes
• Lead-free, plastic-free, and made to last
• Ships in recyclable or compostable packaging
• Includes free SAÉA recycled cotton tote
• 1% of profits donated to Muttville, a senior dog rescue
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Rooted in intention. Made to keep.
SAÉA is a woman of color–owned small-batch design studio based in San Diego, CA. Every piece reflects our belief in sustainable materials, cultural heritage, and the wabi-sabi philosophy, embracing nature’s imperfections and the beauty of slow, intentional living.
SAÉA Stones
Onyx is a natural stone, stunning but not bulletproof. Wipe with a soft, dry cloth. Avoid harsh detergents. Read more here.
Each piece is sealed with food-grade beeswax. Refresh every 6 to 12 months by warming a small amount of oil or wax into the surface, then buffing gently with a soft cloth.
SAÉA Jewels
Made with natural gemstones and gold-plated or gold-filled chains, SAÉA jewels are designed for everyday wear.
While our jewelry is water-resistant, prolonged water exposure is not recommended. To preserve its finish, avoid wearing in pools, hot tubs, saltwater, or during heavy sweating. Store dry when not in use.
Free ground shipping on every order in the U.S. Hand-packed in San Diego using recyclable, plastic-free materials, usually shipped within 1-2 business days.
30-day returns on unused, undamaged pieces. Email us at hello@saeadesigns.com and we will send a return label.
SAÉA is a small design studio in San Diego, California.
Each piece begins as raw onyx in the mountains of Balochistan, hand-carved by artisans, then finished, photographed, and shipped from San DIego, California.
Every SAÉA Jewel is made to order in our San Diego studio.
— the origin
carved from a single stone.
Onyx forms in slow, mineral-rich pockets underground — layers laid down over thousands of years. Each slab is split once, then carved by hand, which is why no two pieces share the same ribboning.
We keep the walls thin so light passes through when the piece sits on a window ledge.
fig. 01workshop, balochistan — spring 2025
— why saéa
objects with weight, made to slow a room down.
No two pieces alike. No factory finish. Just raw onyx, hand-carved by artisans in Balochistan and finished in our San Diego studio.
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natural stone, not resin
100% natural stone, sourced small-batch from the mountains of Balochistan. Never composite, never resin-cast, never synthetic.
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artisan made
Carved by skilled artisans in Balochistan using techniques passed down for generations. We pay fair, transparent wages — never piecework rates.
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shipped from san diego
Free ground shipping nationwide. Each order is hand-packed in our California studio with recyclable, plastic-free materials.
— in the workshop
finished by hand, one piece at a time.
balochistan, pakistan
spring 2025
— why not the alternative
saéa vs. everything else.
What you actually get when you choose handmade over mass-produced.
saéa
mass-market
100% natural materials
solid Balochistan onyx
resin / composite
handmade · one of one
hand-carved, never repeated
factory mold
artisan-made, fair wage
transparent partner workshops
unknown supply chain
packed with love
by hand, in San Diego
drop-shipped
recyclable packaging
100% plastic-free
styrofoam & chemicals
shipping
free ground, nationwide
typically $15–$40
