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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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Chocolate, sand, and cream, this hand-carved onyx vase carries the grounded warmth of desert earth. Rich mineral veining swirls across its surface, shifting from deep mocha to soft ivory, each side revealing its own organic pattern.
Its sculptural form—slender at the neck, flared at the base—adds height and presence without overpowering a space. Style it with a single stem, fresh or dried florals, or let it stand on its own as a quiet focal point.
Each piece is carved from a single block of natural onyx by artisans in Balochistan, Pakistan, and finished in our San Diego studio. No two are ever the same; each is shaped by the land it came from and made to last for generations.
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Details
• Dimensions: approx. 6” height × 4” base width × 2.5” opening
• Weight: ~2 lbs
• Colors: Chocolate brown, sand, cream, and natural mineral veining
• Finish: Food-grade beeswax (no lacquer, no toxic polish)
• Use: Bud vase, fresh or dried floral vase, sculptural decor
• Origin: Hand-carved in Balochistan, finished in California
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Crafted without compromise
• 100% natural onyx – no resins, dyes, or composites
• Plastic-free, sustainable packaging
• Small-batch, woman-owned brand
• Each piece is one of a kind
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Rooted in intention. Made to keep.
SAÉA is a woman of color–owned, small-batch design brand based in San Diego, CA. We celebrate nature, culture, and craft through timeless stone objects. Inspired by the philosophy of Wabi Sabi, each piece honors imperfection, slowness, and natural beauty.
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
