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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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the finer details
Pink, cream, and amber; this hand-carved onyx tray glows with warm, grounded energy. Swirls of blush, ivory, amber, cream, and rust move through the stone like ancient earth sediment, layered and luminous.
With a sculptural stepped-edge base and gently sloped interior, it’s ideal as a jewelry tray, candle base, perfume holder, or simply as an object of quiet beauty. The stone’s weight and translucent glow bring texture and stillness to any surface.
Each piece is carved by hand from a single block of natural onyx by artisans in Balochistan, Pakistan, and finished with care in our San Diego studio. A celebration of craft, culture, and the beauty of imperfection.
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Details
• Dimensions: approx. 9” × 5” × 1.5”
• Weight: ~2.5–3 lbs
• Colors: Peach, pink, rose, rust, ivory, caramel, amber, sandstone, blush, white
• Finish: Food-grade beeswax (no toxic polish or lacquer)
• Use: Vanity tray, candle base, jewelry catchall, perfume dish, entryway tray, or sculptural decor
• Origin: Hand-carved in Balochistan, finished in San Diego, CA
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Crafted Without Compromise
• 100% natural onyx – no dyes, resins, or composites
• Plastic-free, lead-free, and made to last
• Ships in recyclable or compostable packaging
• Includes a complimentary SAÉA recycled-cotton tote
• 1% of profits donated to humanitarian causes
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Rooted in intention. Made to keep.
SAÉA is a woman-of-color–owned, small-batch home goods brand based in San Diego, CA. We celebrate nature, culture, and craft through timeless stone objects inspired by the philosophy of wabi-sabi—honoring 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.
Free ground shipping on U.S. orders over $100. 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 on U.S. orders over $100. 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
Absolutely gorgeous pieces. And heavy. The quality is undeniable. When I opened my packages, each one included a tote bag and a handwritten note. So sweet. I'm very happy with my purchases.
