1. HEALTH

• Anything is possible when one is in good health.
• Taking care of your mind, body, and soul is critical. To avoid preventable illnesses and stress, eat a healthy diet and exercise daily.
• Mental health can be improved by being more present, eating well, and taking time to decompress. 

2. PURPOSE

• We must have a purpose - a goal, an outcome we want to achieve as we walk this Earth - to live a fulfilling life.
• When you discover your purpose, you will feel like you have truly begun to live.
• You can call it your dreams, aspirations for your career, or your own definition of success, but if you truly want to make a difference in the world, you must start with yourself.

3. FAMILY & FRIENDSHIPs

• It's all too easy to forget how important family is to us. 
• It's natural to be busy, but why not try to be busy with the people who matter the most to us? Keep in mind that your family is priceless.
• You can't pick your family, but you can pick your friends and make them family members.

4. TIME

• Time is a limited resource; once it is spent, it's gone forever. we cannot ever get time back, but we can be intentional with the time that we have.
• If you understand the value of time better, you can gain experience and develop skills over time.
• We can protect our precious time, saving it for the activities and people that give our lives the most meaning and joy.

5. LEARNING

• Life is a gift, and making the most of it is our responsibility
• You may believe you are an expert in a field one day, only to be confronted with a challenge the next day that proves you wrong.
• You will add great depth and meaning to your life if you discover and cultivate your talents through constant learning. 

Syna means Together​

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, and 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.

Every design has a story​

As world travelers, we have taken great joy in searching for ideas and seeing how one inspiration leads to the next adventure, and how all of our stories fuse together over time. ​Every Syna piece has a little bit of that story, a fragment of history, design, or culture, all woven together into wearable art.​ From the inspiration that birthed it, to the way it was made, each jewel is a unique blend of ideas and experience. Every design has a story and tells a story.​ And then the story extends to you because each jewel’s story becomes your story when you buy it and wear it, gift it or share it. ​At Syna, you are not buying jewelry, you are creating stories, which in turn will become lasting memories.

Beauty is in the details

Beauty is in each of the elements that come together to create it. What you see when you look at a Syna jewel, is the result. ​The simple sophistication transforms classic ideas into a modern aesthetic that is simultaneously familiar and fresh. We always try to push the boundaries of creativity, and we have a strong desire to bring rich, saturated colors to everything we create. ​The intricate details in our designs merge ancient techniques with modern aesthetics in a way that every woman can connect and resonate with. ​Beauty is what you feel when you see it. ​And it’s in all the little details! ​

Always Something New

At Syna, we love to explore and experiment. We're always open to new ideas and excited to try new materials and concepts. That's the reason why there is always something new at Syna. Just like nature, we are constantly evolving. Like a river that is always ebbing and flowing, we tread along and discover new, beautiful, and eye-opening ideas that inspire us to share them with you the only way we know best. At Syna, you'll always find something fresh, something that will inspire you, something that brings a smile to your face.

Future Heirlooms​

At Syna, we don’t make jewelry. We craft it. It’s not enough to come up with a beautiful idea or a beautiful gemstone. It takes craft to merge those elements into a keepsake, a jewel you want to wear every day. Our jewelers work endlessly and passionately to learn skills, old and new, and decide which modality to apply to every piece they make for the most exquisite result. It takes craft to make a jewel that can be worn every day, for years and decades. It takes craft to create an heirloom that can be handed down. We share our joy through jewels that have been made to fit your life, and which symbolize all that is good about intentional, conscientious creation. In the end, aren’t we all building a legacy, for future generations to enjoy? ​

Good Vibes Only​

We create jewelry, so visual beauty is a big part of our positive vibrations. Every time something new is created, it radiates energy into the world. Creating so much energy comes with responsibility. We want the energy that we put into the world to be joy, laughter, peacefulness, and love. We imbue everything we do, and everything we make, with these values. When you become part of the Syna experience, a big part of that experience is knowing that we don’t just want to sell you beautiful jewelry. We want to be a beautiful part of your beautiful life. And with good vibes only!

Syna means together, and the concept of togetherness and collaboration is a core tenet of the Syna brand of jewelry. Started by husband and wife team, DK and Namrata Kothari, 20 years ago, the collection has evolved throughout the decades while maintaining its core “effortless sophistication” aesthetic.

Tune into Couture's 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.

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. In ancient Rome, signet rings with carved garnets were used as seals to stamp the wax that secured important documents. Centuries later, during Roman scholar Pliny's time (23 to 79 CE), red garnets were among the most widely traded gems. In the Middle Ages (about 475 to 1450 CE), red garnet was favored by clergy and nobility. 

COLOR

Garnets are a set of closely related minerals that form a group, resulting in gemstones in almost every color. Pyrope, almandine, and rhodolite range in color from purple to red. Spessartine is found in a variety of oranges and yellows, while andradite is mostly yellow to green. Grossular has perhaps the widest color range of any garnet species, from colorless through yellow to reddish-orange and orangy red, to a strong vibrant green called tsavorite. 

CLARITY

Typical garnet clarity depends on the garnet type. For example, the red garnets almandine, pyrope, and rhodolite. typically do not have eye-visible inclusions. Some of the orange garnets like spessartine and hessonite, often have eye-visible inclusions. Because inclusions affect its clarity, hessonite is not often used in jewelry. 

SOURCES

With many different garnet species, the sources for this gem vary. Most tsavorite garnet comes from the East African countries of Tanzania, Kenya, and Madagascar. Russia is recognized as the source of high-quality demantoid garnet. 

TREATMENTS

Garnet is rarely treated. 

CARE AND CLEANING 

Warm, soapy water is always safe for cleaning garnets. Ultrasonic cleaners are usually safe except for stones that have fractures. Steam cleaning is not recommended.