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Reinvigorated by the Charms of France

Our journey spanned the serene waters of Lake Annecy, the majestic peaks of Chamonix-Mont Blanc in the French Alps, the picturesque villages of Luberon in Provence, and the charming towns along the French Riviera. Each destination offered unique charm and beauty, sparking countless new ideas that we can't wait to bring to life.

Peridot, The August Birthstone

Peridot has always been associated with light. Most peridot is formed deep inside the earth and was delivered to the surface by volcanoes.

Little Luxuries

The idea behind the Little Luxuries Collection is to commemorate the experiences in life that are easy to overlook in the moment but turn out to be great memories in the future.

India in Technicolor

Saffron clad holy men. Red-swathed brides. Blushing marigolds. Blue skinned Gods. Color is the most vibrant way we express identity as people and every inch of India's landscape bears testimony to this fact. Let's celebrate the often, whimsical, always radiant inner spirit that manifests itself in the technicolor face of India.

Red Red Ruby

Referred to as the king of precious stones, ruby is the red variety of the mineral corundum. The name comes from the Latin "ruber", meaning red. Red is the color of our most intense emotions - love and anger, passion and fury.

Our Big Fat Indian Weddings

Indian weddings are not only one of the most important milestones in the journey of any family, they are also some of the most dazzling, full of beauty and color.

Living The Simple

A lot of people say they want to live a simple life, but it’s hard to know what exactly that means. Here are five important things that actually matter in life to keep life simple.

The Syna Experience

Syna is a small company. We like it that way. We work together closely, family and friends, to create something truly special. When you come to Syna, you become part of our circle, a friend, a collaborator. We are committed to treating everyone with integrity, respect, and responsibility. We want to be part of your success, and we invite you to be part of ours.

Listen To The Syna Couture Podcast

Tune into our latest podcast with DK and Namrata to learn more about their unique journey, their many sources of inspiration and how their spirituality extends to all aspects of their life, including their creative approach.

Garnet, the Calming January Birthstone

The name garnet comes from the medieval Latin "granatus", meaning pomegranate, in reference to the similarity in color. Thousands of years ago, red garnet necklaces adorned the necks of Egypt's pharaohs and were entombed with their mummies as prized possessions for the afterlife.

Quiet Luxury: The Understated Statement

Luxury is no longer about making the most noise with brand names and logos everywhere. It’s not about conveying status or calling attention; it’s about wearing something that is well-made, meaningful, and quietly stylish.

Turquoise: The Desert Sky in December

The beautiful blue-green color of Turquoise, the birthstone of December, will transport you somewhere warm in the depths of winter: to tropical seas with its blue-green color and oceanic patterns, or to the clear desert sky above the American Southwest or Persia in its sky-blue variety.

Topaz, A Talisman of Wisdom, Beauty and Longevity

A talisman of wisdom, beauty and longevity, many people in India have believed that Topaz worn above the heart assures long life, beauty and intelligence.

A Soft Guide to Gemstone Hardness

Hardness is defined as the ability of a gemstone to resist scratching and abrasion. Tenacity measures a material's resistance to blows. It is important to check both aspects when jewelry wearability is concerned.

Opalicious October

Writers have compared opal's color to volcanoes, galaxies and fireworks. Many cultures have credited opal with supernatural origins and powers. The Romans gave it a name - opalus - that was synonymous with "precious stone"

Colors of Tourmaline

Believed to encourage artistic intuition with the palette to express every mood, Tourmaline comes in a wide range of colors with varying intensity and tones.

Sincerely Yours, Sapphire!

Sapphire, a symbol of sincerity and faithfulness has been cherished for thousands of years for its color, durability, hardness and luster. The rich hues of blue sapphire are universally known but fancy sapphires come in many vibrant colors.

Light Up Your Look With a Cigar Band

Cigar bands make a bold statement. If you’re only going to wear one ring, one thick cigar band is the way to go. But their shape also makes them perfect for stacking.

Award-Winning Jewelry That’s Close to Our Hearts

In 2014, when, after a decade of growth, we won our first industry award. It would turn out to be the first of many. While the love of our customers is what keeps us going, recognition from our peers is nice, as well.

The Tussle Between Your Ego and Your Spirit

Your ego wants you to be the best "in" the world. And your spirit wants you to be the best "for" the world.

March Aquamarine, the Happy Gemstone

Aquamarine is thought to enhance the happiness of marriages. It has been said that the mineral beryl gives the wearer protection against foes in battle or litigation.

Sleeping Beauty: A Turquoise Lover’s Dream

The best of Sleeping Beauty turquoise has been extracted, and no more of it will ever be mined. As supplies are limited, we are always on the lookout for the best Sleeping Beauty turquoise to use in our jewelry.

Shopping for Jewelry Online: How Do You Know Who You Can Trust?

There are now thousands of jewelers and jewelry designers selling online, but how do you know who you can trust? Here are a few things to look for when online.

Why We Love Colorless Stones

One of the major jewelry trends to look out for in 2023 is simplicity. Elegant, understated jewelry is always in style, but next year will see more people embracing simple sophistication. We’ve been fans of colorless gemstones for a long time. They embody the ethos of understatement with their stark beauty and hidden, subtle complexities. So if you’re looking for colorless gemstones, look no further than diamond, moon quartz, and rock crystal, three striking, and strikingly different, ways to capture that quietly elegant style.

Amethyst, a Birthstone for Business & Pleasure

"Amethytsos" means "not drunk" in ancient Greek. Legend states that the amethyst has properties to keep you clearheaded in battle and quick witted in business affairs. No wonder we all love amethysts.

Why We Only Work With Solid Gold?

In order to deliver the most beautiful, durable, and valuable fine jewelry, we use only solid gold in our pieces. We never use gold plating, gold filling, or gold vermeil. But what exactly does all that mean? And why is solid gold the superior choice? Let’s look at the differences between these four types of gold jewelry.

Why Buy 18K Gold?

If 24k gold is so valuable, why don’t we use it in our jewelry? 24k gold is so soft that a piece of pure gold can be altered into different shapes by hand. For us, 18k gold strikes the perfect balance between the high value of 24k gold and the durability of 14k gold, with a color that looks great with just about any gemstone.

Transforming Your Karma

Karma can be both positive and negative, however, most people tend to think about karma as something only negative and seem to refer to some fixed “fate” or “destiny,” which is not what karma is about.

It Takes Courage to Self-Realize

There is often a tension in life between what you’ve learned and what you’ve been taught. What’s the difference between the two? Is it true, or just familiar?

Pearls: How Are They Formed?

Pearls are spherical, lustrous structures grown inside oysters and valued as jewels. Designing our jewelry pieces with hints of pearl has always been something we love.

Listen To Your Internal Compass

No one in the world can tell us what makes sense to us; we have to discover that ourselves. Listen to your internal compass and let it guide you.

Always Something New at Syna

When it comes to creativity, we’re all about experimentation, exploration, and transformation. That means we’re always open to inspiration from anywhere, which you can see in the inspirations for our various collections.

Is My Diamond Fake? Eleven Tests You Can Try at Home

Has this ever happened to you? You’ve come into a piece of diamond jewelry, but you’re not exactly sure if it is indeed a diamond. Maybe you inherited a family heirloom, or you purchased a diamond for a suspiciously low price, or someone gave you a gift. You start to wonder what it’s really worth. Is this the real thing? Is there any way to truly know?

The Many Facets of Jaipur, the Pink City

Jaipur is a city close to our hearts. With its sublime architecture, magical colors, and vibrant culture, it’s a place that has a lot to offer to artists and dreamers of all types.

A Fresh Look at the Classic Cameo

Cameo carving is an ancient art form, but modern technology lets us create something new and timeless. It gives us a lot of precision and frees us to create even more imaginative, intricate designs, resulting in something far more ethereal.

Citrine - Power for the Body & Soul

Citrine is a variety of quartz, and quartz has been used in jewelry for thousands of years. The name citrine comes from the French "citron" and Latin "citrus" meaning lemon-colored. It is believed to carry healing properties of the sun, with restorative powers for the body and soul.

Crafting Future Heirlooms

The union of art and craft—imagination and application—is something that has always been important to us. Our jewelry has to look as fresh in ten or fifty years as it does today.

Celebrating the Independent yet Loyal Swallow

Anyone with a profound wanderlust can find inspiration in the swallow which are innately social birds that seem to radiate peace and happiness.

The Dazzling Display of the Peacock

Though it is native to the Indian subcontinent, the majestic peacock has been capturing the imagination of people around the world for millennia. It has certainly captured ours!

Chakra: Mind, Body, and Soul in Harmony

Our thoughts, emotions, and spirituality all combine to give us our identity. Influenced by our environment, the three aspects of ourselves combine to make us who we are.

The Eye of the Visionary

Sometimes, there are those rare people who are not focused on what is; they are focused on their vision. They are able to see what is yet invisible to others. And that's the point, to not see clearly what is, but rather to see clearly what is possible. Sometimes the person who can see the most clearly is the one we call blind.

Understanding Jewelry Terms A to Z

Here are some jewelry terms you may like to know more about. Do let us know if we missed any, and you would like us to add to this list.

Swear by the Sword

The majestic sword is a sacred totem that is used to take proud oaths. It is a symbol of pride and a reflection of the honor of the one who bears it and the trust of the one who bestowed it.

The Healing Power of Birthstones

It has long been believed that gemstones are not only objects of beauty but also focal points for powerful energies. Gemstones have the power to heal, the power to protect, and the power to amplify certain positive characteristics and ward off negative ones. Though the list of birthstones we know today was only codified in 1912, the practice of associating a particular gemstone with a particular month is centuries old.

You Are Not In Charge, Really!

Once you accept that you are not in charge, you can let go. If you are not in charge, it doesn't mean anybody else is either.

Geometrix: The Building Blocks of Our World

The beauty of the natural environment is in its patterned chaos. The built world has its patterns and its chaos as well, but the landscape of the modern city is one of symmetry, edges, and geometry—and it is no less beautiful or inspiring than nature.

Ten Worlds

Each human life, together with its environment, is an expression of the fundamental life-force of the entire cosmos. It follows that any change in the inner life-condition of a single human being can, at the deepest level of life itself, exert an influence on other human lives.

The Many Flavors of Chalcedony

Chalcedony is a peculiar gemstone that makes it a fun and inviting family of gemstones that is carvable and durable.

Find Your Why

If we keep doing what we've always done, we seem to forget why we do what we do. The moment you discover your purpose is the moment you unlock your greatest source of energy.

Evolve Everyday Through a New Lens

To see what you cannot see, you must break through the beliefs that limit your view. Evolve everyday through new lenses, and by leaving your old judgmental spectacles out.

Every Design Has a Story

We can’t go into the past, but we can bring a piece of it into the present and transform it into something that is meaningful to us.

What's your Bejeweled Personality?

Your personality is a significant factor in your choice of jewelry. When it comes to aesthetics, we all have marked different styles. Alyce Parsons through her Universal Style System has categorized styles and provided guidane to help you determine which style best represents who you are and what you want.

Our Cosmic World

As mysterious as it all seems, there is a reliability to be found in heavenly bodies, in the rising and setting of the sun, the phases of the moon, and the clockwork motion of the planets.

CARAT VS KARAT

In the U.S. karat with a "K" is a measure of purity of a metal (gold, platinum,silver) whereas carat with a "C" refers to the weight of a diamond or gemstone. Here's a quick read to get you a little more jewelry savvy.

Emeralds: Beauty in Imperfection

We love how a clear, depthless emerald captivates the senses with its purity, the perfect embodiment of the very concept of green.

Be a Better You

Human beings have the capacity to change. Who you are now is really no more than the starting point for an even more wonderful you in the future.

Shades Of Jade

Culturally revered for centuries around the world, Jade is recognized for its extreme toughness throughout history. Our Nephrite Jade is mIned along the coast range of North America and is world renowed for being the brightest, hardest, greenest Nephrite Jade ever found.

Comparison Kills

Tension is who you think you should be. Relaxation is who you are. The less we have to worry about fitting in, the more we are able to stand out.

In Conversation with Emilia Mincov

Here's a conversation we had with one of our favorite customers, Emilia Mincov from Vancouver, Canada. We think you'll find a little of yourself in her! And don't forget to see the Emilia cosmic diamond band she asked us to create for her.

Me, Myself & I

It's not finding yourself that's hard: it's facing yourself that is. To see ourselves the way we are is one of the most difficult things to do

Ward off the Evil Eye

This invincible collection is no less than a guardian angel that shields you from all the invisible yet prominent malevolent energies revolving around you and radiates a positive protective aura that aids you in touching new heights.

Hot Toddy

This warm cocktail remedy is known to provide relief when cold winter days leave you feeling a bit under the weather, or when it is just cold even though it is summer.

Now. And Then.

Imagine if we rushed up that little caterpillar to grow into a butterfly in one shot, without letting it go through its natural life-changing process?

Our Iconic Mogul Drops

Gemstones take center stage in the timeless Mogul collection. Bright luminous madeira citrines, intense purple amethysts from Brazil, along with precious stones – sourced from mines in South Africa and Australia – are cut and shaped at our family-owned lapidary in Jaipur.

Jewelry Care Made Easy

Our fine jewelry is designed to stand the test of time, and with a little care each piece can be treasured by you and your family for generations to come. While it may seem like a chore, it actually doesn’t take a lot of work to keep your jewels sparkling. Read on for tips for caring for gold, enamel, and all sorts of gemstones.

Time Well Spent

You often feel tired, not because you've done too much, but because you've done too little of what sparks a light in you.

Chrysoprase - The Golden Greenstone

The beauty of Chrysoprase lies in its power to make creativity flow, heal relationships, and bring out one’s inner child. Wearing the vibrant gemstone fills you with peace, trust, and a sense of security.

Behind the Fine: What Makes Our Jewelry Fine?

Our jewelry isn't meant to be worn for a season and discarded, but sources of happiness meant to bring you a lifetime of enjoyment. Here’s everything we do that puts the “fine” in fine jewelry.

Courage comes from the heart, when you silence the mind

Our fears are born out of unfulfilled needs. Once we raise our consciousness to a state of love by overcoming our fears, all we want is to connect, create and contribute.

Mogul Magnificence

Part of any worthwhile journey involves looking to the past for inspiration, and we embrace this practice at Syna. Our Mogul collection was our first collection as a brand, and it struck a chord with Syna customers much as it struck a chord with us.

Letters of Love

Only the luckiest find their way to true love. And when they do, the universe amplifies its pulse to let them know that they have indeed got the one to walk the uncertain path of life with; the surge of energy, the blurring of boundaries, the ecstasy of inhaling the brewing silence in the space in between are experiences which cannot be put to words.

It Is What it Is

The eternal tension between what is and what ought to be either causes frustration or transformation. The choice is yours.

Jardin Flair

The motifs, colors, and patterns of nature provide an infinite well of inspiration for us to draw from, from the patterns of curling vines to the color palettes of the peacock’s tail.

Good Vibes Only

We’re all about spreading good vibes. When we bring that mindset to work, work becomes play, a state of freedom, peace, and joy.

Passion comes from Action

Passion comes from Action. It manifests itself as a result of wholehearted effort. You can't discover your passion by thinking about it.

Our Award-Winning Owl

Owls are striking creatures that are believed to be blessed with a prophetic gift of intuition. Cute yet bold, the prize-winning owl pendant from our Jardin collection is a compelling work of art.

Syna’s Commitment to Social Responsibility

We believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to develop their talents. Everyone deserves a healthy start to life in order to do so. And because we are all in this together, we are committed to supporting a number of nonprofit organizations around the world working to achieve these goals.

Everytime a Decision Is Made, a Path Emerges

When we make a decision, a new path emerges. If nothing emerges, you haven't made a decision, you've just come to a conclusion.

Britt’s Pick: Jardin Pink Opal Flower Earrings

We're so proud to be selected as one of Britt's Picks in 2021! Break out the flower jewelry as quick as you can, in a show of support for those flowers and leaves pushing their way out of a long dormant season. If we have to be patient with the weather, let’s focus on the cheerful things we can control: dressing brightly, accessorizing even more colorfully.

Mystical Navratna Gems

According to Vedic astrology, all living beings are influenced by the nine heavenly bodies or celestial deities, and each has a gem associated with it and can regulate its associated celestial body’s cosmic rays.