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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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Carved from a single block of banded green onyx, this vase holds a quiet contradiction: a soft, sea-glass ground threaded with mineral veining, interrupted on one side by a slow bloom of rust, amber, and deep umber—as if the stone caught fire somewhere in its making and cooled before it could spread.
Turn it, and the piece changes its mind. One face is calm, almost translucent, the green deepening and lightening with the light. Another reveals the russet flare in full. A third settles into pale gold and stone-white drifts near the base.
No two vases are exactly alike. No two views are alike, and none is the "front." Set it where it can be lived with from every angle.
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Details
- Hand-carved natural green onyx, sealed with food-grade beeswax
- Cylindrical form on a softly tapered foot
- Natural mineral veining in green, rust, amber, umber, and gold; coloration and banding vary piece to piece
- Best suited to dried stems and botanicals
- Approx. 8" × 3"
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Crafted without compromise
- Hand-carved by artisans in Balochistan, Pakistan; finished in San Diego
- Sealed with food-grade beeswax only—no resins, dyes, or toxic finishes
- Each piece one of a kind; natural variation is the signature of the stone, not a flaw
- Plastic-free, recyclable packaging
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Comes with
- Recycled cotton tote
- Hand-stamped brand story card
- QR catalog card
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Rooted in intention. Made to keep.
SAÉA is a woman-of-color owned design studio based in San Diego, working in natural stone and slow craft. Our name comes from the Urdu word for shelter—the feeling we want every piece to carry into a home. Onyx is hand-carved by artisans in Balochistan, Pakistan and finished in our studio, sealed without resins or dyes and shipped in plastic-free packaging. Each object is made by hand, one at a time, to be kept.
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 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
