Our People
ABOUT US
Who We Are
As a small family owned and operated business, we are committed to quality and customer satisfaction. We have been supplying premium waterproof wood inlaid rings, watches and jewellery to customers across the globe since 2004 with a portion of each sale benefitting environmental initiatives.
So who are we?
Ché Garcia -Founder
Originally from Oregon, USA, Ché moved to the Big Island of Hawai'i in 2003 and 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 wedding 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, waterproof and durable but represented his new home, love for woodwork and his Hawaiian born wife. At the time, a durable wood inlaid ring designed for daily wear in an active lifestyle did not exist. Determined to create such a ring, Ché utilized his woodworking skills and developed the rings we offer today.
After many years of business supporting environmental charities in Hawai'i and California, Ché recognized there was potential for his products to help protect native forests everywhere. In 2019, Ché moved his family to South Australia to pursue these opportunities and develop a business model to increase awareness and raise funds for native forest initiatives across the globe.
Ché and family atop Mount Maunganui in the Bay of Plenty, NZ.
Isaac Garcia -Order Fulfillment
Isaac, Ché's younger brother, lends a hand with filling orders, shipping and handling and various tasks associated with e-commerce operations.
Customer
Testimonials
Let customers speak for us
Bought ring to fill as my back-up to my original wedding band which was damaged. This new koa band has not left my finger since it arrived, even though my original band has been fixed. Love the island connection! Born and raised in Aiea!
My husband absolutely loves his Koa wood ring. It has sentimental appeal to him. The Koa is absolutely stunning! Great energy. Jeweler was amazing!
Love the rings love the 5 star customer service!!!
The bangle is absolutely beautiful. I bought it for my mom as a gift on my wedding day and she loved it. Highly recommend
Thank you so much for our beautiful Kauri rings. We love them so much and everyone says they are stunning and a wonderful concept.
This was a gift for Christmas, I received both the Bengal bracelet and the heart pendant necklace and I'm deeply in love with both items! Quality and craftsmanship is just absolutely amazing!! Yes please to know that I can wear it and enjoy it in the shower and hiking and wherever, and that just makes me love it even more. This company is truly amazing, we also ordered a men's link bracelet and he loves it greatly!! You cannot go wrong ordering from this company, the pieces are absolutely awesome!!
This was a gift for Christmas, I received both the Bengal bracelet and the heart pendant necklace and I'm deeply in love with both items! Quality and craftsmanship is just absolutely amazing!! Yes please to know that I can wear it and enjoy it in the shower and hiking and wherever, and that just makes me love it even more. This company is truly amazing, we also ordered a men's link bracelet and he loves it greatly!! You cannot go wrong ordering from this company, the pieces are absolutely awesome!!
Absolutely beautiful. Craftsmanship is amazing
My husband lost his first ring from 10 years ago. The original was great quality and he loved it! He was so sad when he lost it and we couldn't get the same type, but similar. This one is just a little heavier, but still beautiful, I was thrilled that your company was still alive and well! Very quick shipping!
The Koa wood ring is lovely. My husband loves it and it is perfect for him.
It was shipped out very quickly and we received it sooner than expected, even though we are in another country. Love it!
The ring is beautiful. The sizing was spot on and matches what I had sized my finger to be at the local jewelry shop.
Thank you very much! I can't wait to wear this ring when I get married next year!
