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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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Soft cream and nude green tones flow through these hand-carved onyx taper candle holders—sculptural hourglasses inspired by ancient forms and modern restraint. Their delicate curves and grounding silhouette make them timeless accents for your dining table, mantel, or altar.
Set a taper in each and let the stone glow gently with the flame—its semi-translucent body revealing soft veins like light filtering through fog. Hand-carved in Balochistan, Pakistan and finished in our San Diego studio, each pair carries the quiet power of natural materials and human touch.
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Details
• Pair of hourglass taper candle holders
• Dimensions (each): approx. 8 in H × 3 in W
• Colors: Cream and nude green onyx with subtle warm veining
• Finish: Food-grade beeswax – no lacquer, no toxic 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 made to last
• Ships in recyclable or compostable packaging
• Complimentary SAÉA recycled cotton tote included
• 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 home-goods studio in San Diego, CA celebrating wabi-sabi aesthetics, nature, and craft through timeless stone objects.
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
