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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
Place them on a coffee table, nightstand, bar cart, or bookshelf. Use the holder as a tiny pedestal for Palo Santo, jewelry, or sacred keepsakes. Whether gifted or kept, the glow and quiet texture of natural stone brings warmth to any space.
Crafted by artisans in Balochistan, Pakistan and finished in our San Diego studio, each set honors SAÉA’s commitment to ancestral craft, ethical production, and timeless, natural design.
Details
• Set includes 5 square onyx coasters + 1 matching holder
• Coasters: approx. 4 in × 4 in (10 cm); 0.25 in thick
• Holder: approx. 4.5” × 4” × 3”
• Color palette: blush sand, golden clay, soft alabaster, and burnt caramel
• Subtle translucence throughout
• Finished with food-grade beeswax – no toxic polish or lacquer
• Hand-carved in Balochistan, finished in California
• Use: Hosting, gifting, coffee table styling, altar display
Crafted Without Compromise
• 100% natural onyx – no resins, dyes, or composites
• Plastic-free, lead-free, and made to last
• Ships in recyclable or compostable packaging
• Includes a complimentary SAÉA tote made from recycled cotton
• 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 design studio based in San Diego, CA. We celebrate nature, culture, and slowness through handcrafted stone objects inspired by the philosophy of wabi-sabi—honoring imperfection, texture, and timeless 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.
If a piece arrives damaged in transit, send photos of it as it came out of the box to hello@saeadesigns.com and we will refund or exchange it.
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.
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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
saéa reviews
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“Absolutely beautiful, with fantastic communication and great packing and shipping. I'm so grateful you shared your talent with me. The coasters are proudly displayed on my coffee table.”
“even more gorgeous in person✨”
“Such a beautiful work of art! Love that it’s packaged so carefully and lovingly with a warm greeting and surprise gift. The colors and feel is nature in your hands. Thank you for offering this!”
“Another amazing piece! I messaged Shezal because I had a specific ask — she quickly sent over super helpful pictures and details with zero pressure, and my goodness the piece is perfect. It also arrived so quickly. This shop never misses!”
“Beautifully crafted and unique. A handwritten card with how to use the piece made for an exceptional touch!”
“Love it, awesome seller, prompt communication and shipping”
“A stunningly unique and well-crafted piece of functional art! The item was packed beautifully and shipped quickly. Excellent customer service--an "A+" in all respects!”
“💯 recommended. Item met my expectations.”
“Stunning piece, the colors are amazing and gives the natural, earthy vibe!”
“This is just beautiful. I will be visiting the shop again.”
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“Love love love. Absolutely gorgeous!”
“These are utterly stunning. And I let them just pick out mine for me and the sellers did a great job.”
“Great customer service - Awesome products!!”
“Incredible product will order more”
“the packaging was beautiful and thoughtful. would be a pleasure to shop from this business again.”
“Great communication, beautiful piece! Thank you!”