ABOUT US
You are here with us which means you love jewelry and precious stones.
Just like we do. And who are we?
Patrycja
founder, co-owner, CEO and Chief Gemmologist at Syncret. International certified diamond and colored stone expert. She graduated from the HRD Antwerp school - a leading gemmological laboratory in Antwerp, with the title of Graduate Gemologist. She trained at leading research institutes in Antwerp (International Gemological Institute), Germany (Deutsche Gemmologische Gesellschaft), and Poland. Member of the Association of Jewelry Experts and the Polish Gemmological Society. Expert in pearls and ancient jewelry. Her expertise is used by the police and the prosecution.
In her work, she combines the experience she gained from an early age in her father's goldsmith's workshop with experience acquired in various European countries and Asia. When she is not working at the microscope, her favorite activity is designing engagement rings. She is constantly developing and gaining new international certificates because she knows that the best investment - apart from diamonds - is her knowledge.
Michał
Master of Goldsmithing with 40 years of experience and a certified Diamond Appraiser of HRD Antwerp, International Gemological Institute in Antwerp, appraiser, and a member of the Polish Gemmological Society and the Association of Jewelry Appraisers. An old-school craftsman who knows everything about jewelry and successfully cares about the quality of Syncret jewelry. His favorite material for work is gold. He especially appreciates colorful gemstones and unique designs, when he can let his imagination run wild and use his craft skills.
Jadwiga
customer advisor and expert in antiquarian jewelry. She discovers the secrets of old jewelry that comes to our store. As an experienced expert on the antiquities market, she thoroughly examines all the items presented in our showcases in terms of origin, period, and style, distinguishing the genuinely old ones from the retro ones. Aside from extensive historical knowledge, she knows everything about the city of Cracow, as well as the fashion extending from Art Nouveau to Art Déco. If you are a fan of jewelry craftsmanship history, ask Mrs. Jadwiga for advice.
Klaudia
Customer advisor and specialist in the selection of wedding rings and engagement rings. Wedding couples can count on her professional advice on the type of wedding rings, functionality of design, and the appropriate selection of diamonds in the rings. In addition, future bride and groom can be rest assured about the final effect of the engagement ring - Klaudia will prepare a detailed drawing during the meeting in the boutique that will visualize clients' ideas.
Kuba
customer advisor and an educated artist with jewelry experience. Customers love to use his tips on choosing jewelry, as he can see immediately what many of us spend hours thinking about. He can match jewelry to personality, outfit, and occasion. His greatest passion is creating and inventing new jewelry designs. World cultures and history are his domain, so you can expect exactly these elements in his jewelry designs. You can see his works from the street as Kuba is the creator of our unique showcases.
Bracka street history
Bracka Street in Cracow was known as Goldsmith Street. It had a convenient location, close to the Wawel royal castle. Place of living of the elders of the goldsmiths' guild, masters, and apprentices, incl. the famous Marcinek family. A well-known master of Cracow was Grzegorz Przybyło - a Renaissance man, patron of the arts, goldsmith, and a longtime senior of the goldsmiths' guild. In 1546 in Cracow, at Bracka Street, together with his wife Katarzyna, they purchased tenement house no. 243, currently no. 8.
This tenement house was bequeathed to the goldsmiths' guild. The guild took it over in 1551 and from then on it was called the "goldsmith's house", "hereditary goldsmith's house" or "the tenement house of the Cracow Goldsmiths". The main tenement house together with the outbuilding ensured a steady profit and was a meeting spot for goldsmiths. It remained the property of the guild until 1804 when it was sold. The tenement house retained the "guild treasure", that is, documents, carved portraits of the founders, and the most valuable items testifying to the wealth, old traditions, and customs. In 1850, during the great fire of Cracow, the tenement house burned down and was rebuilt two years later in its present form. The last reconstruction took place in 1906-1908. In 1967, the building was entered into the register of monuments. Syncret Boutique is located in the tenement house at Bracka street no. 8 since 2017, thus continuing the old goldsmithing traditions.
