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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
Two hoops, two metals, one quiet act of balance.
The interlocking huggie hoops thread warm gold through cool silver — a pair of slim, sculpted bands that cross at the lobe and sit close, hugging the ear. The form is softly squared, an architectural lean that keeps them modern where a round hoop would read classic.
Small enough for a first hole, substantial enough to stand alone. The mixed-metal finish means they pair with whatever you're already wearing — gold, silver, or the easy in-between. A hinged closure clicks shut and stays put, morning to night, water and all.
Worn as a pair or split across a stacked ear, they're the kind of everyday piece that does the quiet work of pulling a look together.
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DETAILS
- Hoop diameter: approx. 15mm
- 18K gold PVD and silver-tone PVD over 316L surgical-grade stainless steel
- Waterproof, hypoallergenic, tarnish-resistant
- Two-tone mixed-metal finish
- Hinged huggie closure
- Sold as a pair
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CRAFTED WITHOUT COMPROMISE
- 316L surgical-grade stainless steel — resists scratches, fading, and tarnish far longer than gold-filled, plated, or vermeil
- Nickel-free, lead-free — safe for sensitive skin and made for daily wear
- PVD bonding for a high-polish finish that won't turn skin
- The elevated look of fine jewelry, without the fine-jewelry price
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COMES WITH
- Recycled cotton tote for storage and travel
- Hand-stamped brand story card
- QR catalog card to explore the full collection
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Each SAÉA piece is finished in San Diego and made to last. Our jewelry is crafted from surgical-grade stainless steel sealed under 18K gold or silver PVD — a bonding process that keeps every piece waterproof, hypoallergenic, and bright through daily wear. SAÉA takes its name from the Urdu word for shelter, and every order arrives in recyclable packaging.
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
