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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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Terracotta, sandstone, and nude rose tones flow through these sculptural onyx candle holders—twin pillars of warmth, grounding, and soft light. With a timeless hourglass silhouette, each pair bridges ancient craft with modern form, inviting quiet presence into your space.
Use them to anchor a dining table, flank a fireplace, or bring soft height and intention to your bedside. Designed to fit standard taper candles, these are not just holders—they are functional sculptures that glow when lit.
Carved by hand in Balochistan, Pakistan and finished in our San Diego studio, every pair is completely one-of-a-kind—honoring the raw beauty of natural stone and the hands that shape it.
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Details
• Pair of hourglass candle holders – fits standard taper candles
• Dimensions (each): Approx. 8 in H × 3 in W
• Color: Terracotta and sand-toned onyx with warm nude, blush, and ivory veining
• Finish: Coated in food-grade beeswax – no toxic lacquer or polish
• Origin: Hand-carved in Pakistan, finished in San Diego, CA
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Crafted Without Compromise
• 100% natural onyx – no resins, dyes, or composites
• Lead-free, plastic-free, and designed to last
• Ships in recyclable or compostable packaging
• Includes a complimentary SAÉA recycled-cotton tote
• 1% of profits donated to humanitarian causes
Rooted in intention. Made to keep.
SAÉA is a woman-of-color–owned, small-batch home-goods studio based in San Diego, CA. We honor nature, culture, and heritage craft through timeless stone designs rooted in wabi-sabi philosophy.
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
