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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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Waterproof. A small scallop shell, ribbed and puffed, caught in high-polish gold. The fluting fans out from a rounded base so light moves down each ridge—a quiet nod to the sea, worn close to the lobe. Substantial enough to read as a statement, small enough to live in every day.
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Details
- Sculptural scallop shell huggie earrings
- 18K gold PVD over 316L surgical-grade stainless steel
- Approx. 0.6" x 0.6"
- Puffed, ribbed shell face with high-polish mirror finish
- Hinged huggie closure, snug to the lobe
- Waterproof, hypoallergenic, tarnish-resistant
- Wear through showers, workouts, and salt water without a second thought
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Crafted without compromise
- 18K gold PVD bonded over surgical-grade stainless steel: no flaking, no green skin, no fade
- Hypoallergenic and waterproof, made for daily wear
- Plastic-free, recyclable or compostable packaging
- Each order arrives with a complimentary recycled cotton SAÉA tote, hand-stamped brand story card, and catalog card
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Comes with
- Recycled cotton tote
- Hand-stamped brand story card
- Catalog card
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Every SAÉA order ships in recyclable or compostable packaging. 30-day returns and exchanges. Designed and finished in San Diego.
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
natural materials
solid Balochistan onyx
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
packaging
100% recyclable or compostable
styrofoam & chemicals
