Artist of the Month: Ché Garcia Koma Koa Jewelry

Koa Classic

Ché Garcia is originally from Ashland, Oregon but moved to the Big Island in 2003 and immediately found work as a carpenter. Within weeks he fell in love with the islands, its native woods and a woman who would later become his wife. It was these three events that inspired the creation of a Hawaiian Koa wood inlaid ring. 

Being an avid waterman and surf photographer, Ché spent a lot of time in the ocean and wanted a unique ring that was not only comfortable, water proof and durable but represented his new home, love for woodwork and his Hawaiian born wife. 

Koa Thin Ring

At the time, a durable wood inlaid ring designed for daily wear in the ocean did not exist. Determined to create such a ring, Ché utilized his woodworking skills and developed the rings he still creates to this day. Ché and his wife now spend their time back and forth between Hawai'i and Oregon, developing new jewelry pieces and raising their two young children.

Koa Offset

Komo Koa Jewelry takes pride in their environmentally friendly approach to making our products; And Two Moons Gallery is proud to be the exclusive gallery in Washington State to carry Ché's phenomenal pieces. Koma Koa uses only responsibly sourced woods, reclaimed lumber or woodworking scraps for wood inlays. They utilize a state of the art, eco-friendly wood finishing system with low VOC resins and their titanium bands yield substantially less waste in production compared to traditional methods. In addition, the company generously donates to a variety of environmental organizations with the common goal of creating a more sustainable Hawai'i and a healthier planet.

Redwood Classic

Komo Koa is a small, family owned and operated business creating fashionable and functional jewelry that interweaves the beauty of the Northwest with that of Hawaii.

Koa Modern with Gold

Meet the Komo Koa Staff:

Tiffany Garcia CFO- Chief of Family Operations

Tiffany was born in the small coffee farming, artist's community of Holualoa, Hawai'i. Her father is one of the original charter fisherman out of Honokhau Harbor having fished Kona's waters since the early '70's. After graduating university in California, Tiffany returned to the Big Island where she and Ché met.

Kona Wood Hoop Earring

Esmé Garcia COO- Chief Office Organizer

Esmé was born in Waimea, Hawai'i in 2008. A close native Hawaiian friend gave her the middle name of "Kala'ikunakoa" meaning "the peace that stands among the Koa trees". Aside from days at the beach exploring for turtles, foraging for Guava and spending time at the harbor with her grandfather, Esmé enjoys "organizing" our office. 

Koa Cove Ring

Roan Garcia COR- Chief Office Reorganizer

Born in 2010 in Waimea, Hawai'i, Roan takes after his sister with the desire to "help" around the office. His specialty is the reorganization of anything previously organized by his sister. Luckily he is easily distracted by a pile of dirt, bugs or his favorite past-time, rolling Lilikoi (passion fruit) down the driveway.

Kona Wide Ring

Isaac Garcia COF- Chief of Order Fulfillment

Isaac, Ché's younger brother, lends a hand with filling orders, shipping and handling and various tasks associated with our mainland studio in Bend, Oregon.

Redwood Cufflinks

We feel particularly confident offering Koma Koa jewelry because of Ché's commitment to quality and customer satisfaction.  He offers a lifetime warranty on all products.

Koa Bangle

Over the past eleven years, Ché has created over a thousand rings for people all over the world.  He also makes bracelets, earrings, cufflinks and pendants.  It would be our pleasure to help you find the perfect piece for you.  

Two Moons is a different kind of gallery with a truly unprecedented mix of fine crafts and contemporary art with elegant yet practical gift items, many of which feature a serious touch of whimsy.  Find us online at www.twomoonsgallery.com.  Follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/twomoonsgallery.