Great Sword of Pwning

So to sum up what everyone just said. I will use Cobalt Cuirass as my example:

1st synth
Cobalt Cuirass

2nd synth
Cobalt Cuirass of {insert stat bonus}

3rd synth
Cobalt Cuirass of {insert stat bonus} (color)

and all the existing gear that is colored and stat'ed will become that item in the 3rd synth.