@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Poppins:ital,wght@0,100;0,200;0,300;0,400;0,500;0,600;0,700;0,800;0,900;1,100;1,200;1,300;1,400;1,500;1,600;1,700;1,800;1,900&display=swap');
/* =========================
   GLOBAL RESET
========================= */
* {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}
/* =========================
   VIRASAH BRAND COLORS
========================= */
:root {
  --maroon-primary: #7b1c1c;   /* logo maroon */
  --maroon-dark: #5b1414;      /* footer (do not change) */
  --maroon-deep: #4a1111;      /* diamond section */
  --maroon-soft: #8a2a2a;      /* gemstone section */

  --ivory-main: #f4efe8;       /* main background */
  --ivory-soft: #f7f2ec;       /* soft section */
  --ivory-warm: #efe6db;       /* category section */
  --ivory-deep: #e9dfd3;  /* darker ivory for highlights */

  --ink-brown: #3a2a1a;        /* text */
}


html, body {
  width: 100%;
  overflow-x: visible;
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
}

/* =========================
   TOP UTILITY STRIP
========================= */
/* TOP STRIP */
.top-strip {
  background: var(--ivory-main);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  font-size: 13px;
  height: 36px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  box-shadow: inset 0 -1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
}


.top-link {
  font-weight: 400;
}

/* 20 | 60 | 20 layout */
.top-strip-inner {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr); /* 20% x 5 */
  align-items: center;
}
.top-strip-left,
.top-strip-center,
.top-strip-right,
.top-strip-empty {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
.top-strip-empty {
  pointer-events: none;
}


/* left blank */
.top-strip-left {
  height: 1px;
}

.top-strip-right {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
.top-strip-left,
.top-strip-center,
.top-strip-right {
  font-size: 13px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}


/* equal height for all */
.top-strip-right a {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  height: 24px;
  padding: 0 10px;
  line-height: 1;
}
.top-cta {
  border: 1px solid var(--maroon-primary);
  color: var(--maroon-primary);
  height: 24px;              /* MATCH others */
  padding: 0 12px;           /* horizontal only */
  font-size: 13px;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}


.top-cta:hover {
  background: var(--maroon-primary);
  color: #ffffff;
}
.top-link {
  font-size: 12px;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
  opacity: 0.85;
}

.top-link:hover {
  opacity: 1;
}
.top-link {
  color: #3a2a1a;
  text-decoration: none;
}

 
  /* =========================
   V-SLIDER HERO
========================= */
.v-slider,
.v-slider * {
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.v-slider {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 800px;
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
  background: #000;
}

.v-slider__track {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
}

.v-slider__slide {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity 1s ease, visibility 1s ease, transform 1s ease;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.v-slider__slide.active {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: scale(1);
  z-index: 2;
}

.v-slider__overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(0,0,0,0.70) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.45) 35%, rgba(0,0,0,0.20) 100%),
    linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0,0,0,0.35), rgba(0,0,0,0.05));
  z-index: 1;
}

.v-slider__content {
  position: absolute;
  z-index: 3;
  top: 50%;
  left: 8%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: min(650px, 85%);
  color: #fff;
  animation: vSliderFadeUp 1s ease;
}

.v-slider__label {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1.2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border-radius: 30px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.14);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.22);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
}

.v-slider__content h1 {
  margin: 0 0 18px;
  font-size: clamp(34px, 5vw, 50px);
  line-height: 1.08;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.v-slider__content p {
  margin: 0 0 28px;
  font-size: clamp(15px, 2vw, 16px);
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.88);
  max-width: 600px;
}

.v-slider__actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 14px;
}

.v-slider__btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  min-width: 170px;
  padding: 14px 24px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.v-slider__btn--primary {
  background: #ffffff;
  color: #111;
}

.v-slider__btn--primary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  background: #f1f1f1;
}

.v-slider__btn--secondary {
  background: transparent;
  color: #fff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
}

.v-slider__btn--secondary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.10);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
}

/* Arrows */
.v-slider__arrow {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  z-index: 5;
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 50%;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-size: 24px;
  line-height: 1;
  color: #fff;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.14);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.v-slider__arrow:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.24);
}

.v-slider__arrow--prev {
  left: 24px;
}

.v-slider__arrow--next {
  right: 24px;
}

/* Dots */
.v-slider__dots {
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  bottom: 28px;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  z-index: 5;
}

.v-slider__dot {
  width: 11px;
  height: 11px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  padding: 0;
}

.v-slider__dot.active {
  width: 30px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  background: #fff;
}

/* Animation */
@keyframes vSliderFadeUp {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(30px);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

/* Tablet */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .v-slider {
    height: 650px;
  }

  .v-slider__content {
    left: 6%;
    width: 88%;
  }

  .v-slider__arrow {
    width: 46px;
    height: 46px;
    font-size: 22px;
  }
}

/* Mobile */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .v-slider {
    height: 520px;
  }

  .v-slider__slide {
    background-position: center center;
  }

  .v-slider__overlay {
    background:
      linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0,0,0,0.45) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.65) 100%);
  }

  .v-slider__content {
    top: auto;
    bottom: 90px;
    left: 20px;
    right: 20px;
    width: auto;
    transform: none;
  }

  .v-slider__content h1 {
    margin-bottom: 14px;
  }

  .v-slider__content p {
    margin-bottom: 22px;
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.6;
  }

  .v-slider__actions {
    gap: 10px;
  }

  .v-slider__btn {
    min-width: 145px;
    padding: 12px 18px;
    font-size: 14px;
  }

  .v-slider__arrow {
    display: none;
  }

  .v-slider__dots {
    bottom: 20px;
  }
}

/* Small Mobile */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .v-slider {
    height: 460px;
  }

  .v-slider__label {
    font-size: 11px;
    padding: 7px 13px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
  }

  .v-slider__content h1 {
    font-size: 26px;
  }

  .v-slider__content p {
    font-size: 13px;
  }

  .v-slider__btn {
    width: 100%;
  }
}

/* =========================
   STONE IMAGES
========================= */
.stone-item img {
  width: 220px;
  height: 220px;
  object-fit: contain;

  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

img {
  pointer-events: none;      /* disables right-click */
  user-select: none;         /* disables selection */
  -webkit-user-drag: none;   /* disables drag on Safari */
}



/* ==============================
   GLOBAL SECTION RESET
============================== */
section {
  padding: 80px 60px;
}

h1, h2 {
  margin: 0 0 16px;
  font-weight: 500;
}

p {
  max-width: 760px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  font-size: 15px;
}
 /* =========================
   V-ABOUT SECTION
========================= */
.v-about,
.v-about * {
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.v-about {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 90px 20px;
  background: var(--ivory-main);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.v-about__container {
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.05fr;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 70px;
}

.v-about__image-wrap {
  position: relative;
}

.v-about__image-box {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 28px;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  animation: vAboutFloat 4.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.v-about__image-box::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    180deg,
    rgba(70, 20, 25, 0.05) 0%,
    rgba(70, 20, 25, 0.18) 100%
  );
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.v-about__image {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 620px;
  object-fit: cover;
  transform: scale(1);
  transition: transform 0.8s ease;
}

.v-about__image-box:hover .v-about__image {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.v-about__content {
  position: relative;
}

.v-about__tag {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(110, 24, 35, 0.18);
  border-radius: 30px;
  background: rgba(110, 24, 35, 0.04);
  color: var(--maroon-primary);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1.4px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.v-about__content h2 {
  margin: 0 0 24px;
  font-size: clamp(32px, 4.2vw, 36px);
  line-height: 1.15;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--maroon-primary);
}

.v-about__content p {
  margin: 0 0 18px;
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.9;
  color: var(--ink-brown);
}

.v-about__btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-top: 16px;
  padding: 15px 28px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--maroon-primary);
  color: #fff;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  transition: all 0.35s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(80, 20, 25, 0.18);
}

.v-about__btn span {
  transition: transform 0.35s ease;
}

.v-about__btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  opacity: 0.95;
}

.v-about__btn:hover span {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* Decorative subtle background shape */
.v-about::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -120px;
  right: -80px;
  width: 320px;
  height: 320px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(122, 47, 58, 0.08) 0%, rgba(122, 47, 58, 0) 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.v-about::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -100px;
  left: -70px;
  width: 260px;
  height: 260px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(122, 47, 58, 0.06) 0%, rgba(122, 47, 58, 0) 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Image floating animation */
@keyframes vAboutFloat {
  0% {
    transform: translateY(0px);
  }
  50% {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
  }
  100% {
    transform: translateY(0px);
  }
}

/* Fade in on load */
.v-about__content,
.v-about__image-wrap {
  animation: vAboutFadeUp 1s ease both;
}

.v-about__image-wrap {
  animation-delay: 0.15s;
}

.v-about__content {
  animation-delay: 0.3s;
}

@keyframes vAboutFadeUp {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(35px);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

/* =========================
   TABLET
========================= */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .v-about {
    padding: 70px 20px;
  }

  .v-about__container {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
  }

  .v-about__image {
    height: 500px;
  }

  .v-about__content {
    text-align: center;
  }

  .v-about__btn {
    justify-content: center;
  }
}

/* =========================
   MOBILE
========================= */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .v-about {
    padding: 55px 16px;
  }

  .v-about__container {
    gap: 28px;
  }

  .v-about__image-box {
    border-radius: 20px;
  }

  .v-about__image {
    height: 360px;
  }

  .v-about__content h2 {
    font-size: 28px;
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
  }

  .v-about__content p {
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
  }

  .v-about__tag {
    font-size: 11px;
    padding: 7px 13px;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
  }

  .v-about__btn {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 14px 22px;
    font-size: 13px;
  }
}

/* =========================
   SMALL MOBILE
========================= */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .v-about__image {
    height: 300px;
  }

  .v-about__content h2 {
    font-size: 24px;
  }

  .v-about__content p {
    font-size: 14px;
  }
}

/* =========================
   ABOUT PAGE â€“ FULL WIDTH CONTENT
========================= */
.about-content {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 30px 40px 0;
}

.about-content p {
  max-width: 100%;
  font-size: 18px;
  line-height: 1.9;
  color: var(--ink-brown);
  margin-bottom: 26px;
}


/* ==============================
   HIGHLIGHTS
============================== */
.highlights {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 40px;
  background: var(--ivory-soft);
  text-align: center;
}

.highlights div {
  font-size: 15px;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

/* ==============================
   SHOP BY CATEGORY
============================== */
.categories {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;

  background: var(--ivory-main); /* lighter than highlights */
  text-align: center;

  padding-top: 56px;
  padding-bottom: 72px;
}
.categories::before {
  content: "";
  display: block;
  height: 1px;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
  margin-bottom: 48px;
}


.categories a {
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--ink-brown);
  padding: 20px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.categories a:hover {
  background: var(--maroon-primary);
  color: #fff;
}
/* ==============================
   SHOP BY CATEGORY – PREMIUM TOGGLE
============================== */

.shop-category {
  background: var(--ivory-main);
  text-align: center;
  padding: 80px 60px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
}

/* Header */
.shop-title {
  font-size: 34px;
  color: var(--maroon-primary);
  margin-bottom: 26px;
}

/* Toggle */
.shop-toggle {
  display: inline-flex;
  gap: 28px;
  margin-bottom: 46px;
}

.toggle-btn {
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  font-size: 14px;
  letter-spacing: 1.4px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink-brown);
  padding-bottom: 6px;
  cursor: pointer;
  position: relative;
  opacity: 0.6;
}

.toggle-btn.active {
  opacity: 1;
}

.toggle-btn.active::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--maroon-primary);
}

/* Category row */
.category-row {
  display: none;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 22px;
  flex-wrap: nowrap;
}

.category-row.active {
  display: flex;
}

/* Category box */
.category-row a {
  padding: 18px 26px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 14px;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
  color: var(--ink-brown);
  transition: all 0.35s ease;
  background: transparent;
}

.category-row a:hover {
  background: var(--maroon-primary);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--maroon-primary);
}

/* Mobile */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .category-row {
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }
}
/* =========================
   HAMBURGER – VISIBILITY FIX
========================= */
.hamburger {
  display: none;
  width: 28px;
  height: 22px;
  justify-content: space-between;
  z-index: 1100;
}

.hamburger span {
  display: block;
  height: 2px;
  width: 100%;
  background: var(--ink-brown);
}

@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .hamburger {
    display: flex;
  }
}


/* ==============================
   STONE SECTIONS (DIAMONDS / GEMS)
============================== */
.stone-slider {
  position: relative;
  padding: 80px 0;
  overflow: visible;

  background: linear-gradient(
    to bottom,
    var(--maroon-dark),
    var(--maroon-deep)
  );

  color: #ffffff;
  text-align: center;
}
.gemstone-slider {
background: linear-gradient(
    to bottom,
    var(--maroon-dark),
    var(--maroon-deep)
  );
}


.stone-slider h2 {
  font-size: 32px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}
.stone-item {
  max-width: 260px;
  text-align: center;
  cursor: pointer;

  opacity: 1 !important;
  transform: scale(1) !important;

  transition: transform 0.35s ease;
}


/* Disable hover dominance – JS controls active */
.stone-item:hover {
  opacity: inherit;
  transform: inherit;
}
.stone-track {
  will-change: transform;
}

.stone-item {
  transition: transform 0.35s ease, opacity 0.35s ease;
}


/* ==============================
   APPOINTMENT ONLY
============================== */
.appointment-only {
  background: #ffffff;
  color: var(--ink-brown);
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 18px;
  font-style: italic;
}

/* ==============================
   CUSTOM JEWELRY
============================== */
.custom-jewelry {
  background: var(--ivory-deep);
  text-align: center;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.custom-jewelry h2 {
  font-size: 32px;
  color: var(--maroon-primary);
}

/* ==============================
   BRAND TEXT
============================== */
.brand-text {
  background: var(--ivory-soft);
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 17px;
}

/* ==============================
   CTA
============================== */
.cta {
  background: var(--maroon-dark);
  text-align: center;
}

.cta a {
  color: #fff;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 20px;
  padding: 16px 32px;
  border: 1px solid #fff;
  display: inline-block;
}

/* ==============================
   FOOTER â€“ DARK MATTE VERSION
============================== */
.footer {
  background: var(--maroon-dark); /* darker matte maroon */
  color: #ffffff;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 48px;
  padding: 80px 70px;
}

/* Column headings */
.footer-col h4 {
  font-size: 15px;              /* slightly bigger */
  letter-spacing: 1.2px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* Footer links */
.footer-col a {
  display: block;
  color: #ffffff;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 14px;              /* increased */
  opacity: 0.9;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.footer-col a:hover {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* ==============================
   RESPONSIVE
============================== */
@media (max-width: 900px) {

  section {
    padding: 50px 20px;
  }

  .highlights,
  .categories,
  .footer {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .categories {
    gap: 12px;
  }
}

/* =========================
   HEADER LAYOUT CORRECTION
========================= */

.main-header {
  background: var(--ivory-main);;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
}

/* Header container */
.header-inner {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 18px 48px; /* gives breathing room */
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  position: relative;
}

.logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.logo img {
  height: 68px;       /* keep height same */
  width: auto;
  transform: scaleX(1.12);   /* stretch slightly */
  transform-origin: left center;
}


/* Navigation container */
.main-nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 24px;
  flex: 1;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  white-space: nowrap; /* PREVENT WRAPPING */
}

/* Navigation links */
.main-nav a {
  font-size: 13.8px;
  letter-spacing: 1.2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #3a2a1a;
  text-decoration: none;
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 4px;
}

/* Hover underline */
.main-nav a::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--maroon-primary);
  transition: width 0.3s ease;
}

.main-nav a:hover::after {
  width: 100%;
}

/* Hide hamburger on desktop */
.hamburger {
  display: none;
}
/* =========================
   MOBILE HEADER FIX
========================= */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {

  .main-nav {
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;

    background: var(--ivory-main);

    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;

    padding: 20px;

    width: 100%;

    display: none;
  }

  .main-nav.open {
    display: flex;
  }

}

/* =========================
   DIAMOND & GEMSTONE SLIDER
========================= */






.stone-item h3 {
  margin-top: 18px;
  font-size: 18px;
  color: #ffffff;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.stone-item p {
  margin-top: 8px;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Navigation arrows */
.slider-arrow {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);

  width: 56px;
  height: 96px;               /* ⬅ taller arrow */
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;

  background: rgba(244,239,232,0.22); /* ivory tone */
  border: 1px solid rgba(244,239,232,0.45);

  color: var(--ivory-main);
  font-size: 34px;
  font-weight: 300;

  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 10;

  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}

.slider-arrow:hover {
  background: rgba(244,239,232,0.35);
}


.slider-arrow.left {
  left: 40px;
}

.slider-arrow.right {
  right: 40px;
}
/* =========================
   LIGHT SECTION SPACER (VISIBLE)
========================= */
.section-spacer {
  height: 96px;              /* ~2 inches */
  background-color: var(--ivory-main); /* lighter brand background */
  width: 100%;
  display: block;
}

/* Ensure spacer is not visually swallowed */
.diamond-slider,
.gemstone-slider {
  margin: 0;
}


/* =========================
   TOP STRIP – MOBILE FIX
========================= */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .top-strip {
    height: auto;
    padding: 6px 0;
  }

  .top-strip-inner {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 0 12px;
  }

  .top-strip-left,
  .top-strip-right,
  .top-strip-center,
  .top-strip-empty {
    display: none;
  }

  /* Only show Call + WhatsApp on mobile */
  .top-strip-left,
  .top-strip-right {
    display: flex;
  }

  .top-strip-left a,
  .top-strip-right a {
    font-size: 12px;
    padding: 4px 8px;
  }
}


@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .footer {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .footer-col {
    margin-bottom: 30px;
  }
}
/* =========================
   FOOTER SEPARATOR (1 inch)
========================= */
.footer-spacer {
  height: 96px;                 /* ~1 inch */
  background: var(--ivory-main);;          /* bright neutral */
  width: 100%;
}
.hero,
.section-spacer,
.stone-slider,
.categories {
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

/* =========================
   ABOUT PAGE â€“ HERO SPACING FIX
========================= */
.about-hero {
  padding-top: 60px;      /* was 80px */
  padding-bottom: 20px;   /* removes big empty gap */
}

.about-hero h1 {
  margin-bottom: 8px;     /* tighter title spacing */
}

.about-hero p {
  margin-bottom: 0;       /* stops extra gap below tagline */
}

/* =========================
   ABOUT PAGE â€“ CTA (MATTE HERITAGE)
========================= */
.about-cta {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 80px auto 0 auto;
  padding: 90px 40px;

  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;

  text-align: center;

  background: var(--maroon-deep); /* MATTE */
  border-radius: 28px;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.about-cta h2 {
  font-size: 34px;
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  max-width: 720px;
}


.about-cta p {
  font-size: 17px;
  opacity: 0.85;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}


.about-cta-btn {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 16px 44px;

  font-size: 14px;
  letter-spacing: 1.2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;

  color: #ffffff;
  text-decoration: none;
  border: 1px solid #ffffff;
  background: transparent;

  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.about-cta-btn:hover {
  background: #ffffff;
  color: var(--maroon-dark);
}
/* =========================
   ABOUT PAGE â€“ MOBILE FIXES
========================= */
@media (max-width: 768px) {

  .about-hero,
  .about-content {
    padding-left: 20px;
    padding-right: 20px;
  }

  .about-cta {
    margin: 0 20px;
    padding: 60px 20px;
  }

  .about-cta h2 {
    font-size: 26px;
  }
}
/* =========================
   DIAMOND CATEGORY GRID
========================= */
.diamond-categories {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 80px 40px;

  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 32px;
}

.diamond-card {
  background: var(--ivory-soft);
  padding: 40px 30px;
  text-align: center;

  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--ink-brown);

  border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  transition: all 0.35s ease;
}

.diamond-card h3 {
  font-size: 22px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  color: var(--maroon-primary);
}

.diamond-card p {
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.diamond-card:hover {
  background: var(--maroon-primary);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.diamond-card:hover h3 {
  color: #ffffff;
}

/* =========================
   RESPONSIVE
========================= */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .diamond-categories {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    padding: 50px 20px;
  }
}
/* =========================
   CONTACT PAGE â€“ LAYOUT
========================= */

.contact-content {
  background: var(--ivory-soft);
}

.contact-intro {
  max-width: 1000px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: left;
}

/* Bigger, calmer text */
.contact-intro p {
  font-size: 19px;
  line-height: 1.9;
  color: var(--ink-brown);
}

/* =========================
   CONTACT BLOCKS
========================= */

.contact-blocks {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 40px;
  margin-top: 60px;
}

/* Individual block */
.contact-block {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 40px;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
}

/* Block titles */
.contact-block h3 {
  font-size: 22px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  color: var(--maroon-primary);
}

/* Block text */
.contact-block p {
  font-size: 17px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

/* Contact links */
.contact-block a {
  font-size: 18px;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--maroon-primary);
  font-weight: 500;
  border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
}

.contact-block a:hover {
  border-color: var(--maroon-primary);
}

/* =========================
   CONTACT CTA LINE
========================= */

.contact-note {
  margin-top: 50px;
  font-size: 17px;
  font-style: italic;
  opacity: 0.85;
}

/* =========================
   MOBILE FIX
========================= */
@media (max-width: 768px) {

  .contact-blocks {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .contact-block {
    padding: 30px 24px;
  }

}
/* =========================
   HOME â€“ ABOUT INTRO SECTION
========================= */

.about-home {
  background: var(--ivory-warm); /* DIFFERENT from next section */
  padding: 90px 60px;
  text-align: center;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
}

.about-home h2 {
  font-size: 34px;
  color: var(--maroon-primary);
  margin-bottom: 26px;
}

.about-home p {
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto 14px;
  font-size: 17px;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: var(--ink-brown);
}

/* CTA link */
.about-home-link {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-top: 30px;
  font-size: 15px;
  letter-spacing: 1.2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--maroon-primary);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--maroon-primary);
  padding-bottom: 4px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.about-home-link:hover {
  color: var(--maroon-dark);
  border-color: var(--maroon-dark);
}

/* MOBILE */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .about-home {
    padding: 60px 20px;
  }

  .about-home h2 {
    font-size: 26px;
  }

  .about-home p {
    font-size: 16px;
  }
}

/* =========================
   HERITAGE HIGHLIGHTS – FINAL
========================= */

.heritage-highlights {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 60px;

  padding: 72px 60px;
  background: var(--ivory-deep);

  text-align: center;

  border-top: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
}

/* =========================
   HERITAGE HIGHLIGHTS – ALIGNMENT FIX
========================= */

.heritage-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  text-align: center;
}

/* Icon */
.heritage-icon {
  width: 72px;
  height: 72px;
  margin-bottom: 18px; /* more breathing room */

  display: block;
  object-fit: contain;

  filter: grayscale(100%) contrast(1.15);
  opacity: 0.9;
}

/* Text label */
.heritage-item p {
  max-width: none;          /* 🔑 overrides global p rule */
  width: 100%;

  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  letter-spacing: 0.4px;

  color: var(--ink-brown);
  text-align: center;
}
.heritage-highlights {
  align-items: start;
}

/* ==============================
   SHOP BY CATEGORY – PREMIUM TOGGLE
============================== */

.shop-category {
  background: var(--ivory-main);
  text-align: center;
  padding: 80px 60px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
}

/* Header */
.shop-title {
  font-size: 34px;
  color: var(--maroon-primary);
  margin-bottom: 26px;
}

/* Toggle */
.shop-toggle {
  display: inline-flex;
  gap: 28px;
  margin-bottom: 46px;
}

.toggle-btn {
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  font-size: 14px;
  letter-spacing: 1.4px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink-brown);
  padding-bottom: 6px;
  cursor: pointer;
  position: relative;
  opacity: 0.6;
}

.toggle-btn.active {
  opacity: 1;
}

.toggle-btn.active::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--maroon-primary);
}

/* Category row */
.category-row {
  display: none;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 22px;
  flex-wrap: nowrap;
}

.category-row.active {
  display: flex;
}

/* Category box */
.category-row a {
  padding: 18px 26px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 14px;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
  color: var(--ink-brown);
  transition: all 0.35s ease;
  background: transparent;
}

.category-row a:hover {
  background: var(--maroon-primary);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--maroon-primary);
}

/* Mobile */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .category-row {
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }
}
/* removed stray invalid CSS */

/* Individual highlight */
.heritage-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
}

/* ICON SIZE – FIXED (≈ 1 inch) */
.heritage-icon {
  width: 72px;              /* smaller, elegant */
  height: 72px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;

  background: transparent;
  filter: grayscale(100%) contrast(1.2);

  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
  color: var(--ink-brown);
  opacity: 0.9;
}

/* Optional subtle hover */
.heritage-item:hover .heritage-icon {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

/* Text under icon */
.heritage-item p {
  font-size: 16px;
  letter-spacing: 0.4px;
  color: var(--ink-brown);
  max-width: 220px;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .heritage-highlights {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
    padding: 60px 30px;
  }

  .heritage-icon {
    width: 72px;
    height: 72px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .heritage-highlights {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}
/* ==============================
   FOUNDER'S NOTE – HOME
============================== */

.founder-note {
  background: var(--ivory-soft);
  text-align: center;

  /* ~4 inches height */
  padding: 96px 80px;

  border-top: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
}

.founder-note h2 {
  font-size: 34px;
  color: var(--maroon-primary);
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.founder-note p {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  font-size: 18px;
  line-height: 1.9;
  color: var(--ink-brown);
}

/* Center link */
.founder-link {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-top: 36px;

  font-size: 14px;
  letter-spacing: 1.4px;
  text-transform: uppercase;

  color: var(--maroon-primary);
  text-decoration: none;

  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--maroon-primary);
  padding-bottom: 6px;

  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.founder-link:hover {
  color: var(--maroon-dark);
  border-color: var(--maroon-dark);
}

/* Mobile refinement */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .founder-note {
    padding: 70px 24px;
  }

  .founder-note h2 {
    font-size: 26px;
  }

  .founder-note p {
    font-size: 16.5px;
  }
}

  /* =========================
   HERITAGE HIGHLIGHTS – ALIGNMENT FIX
========================= */

.heritage-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  text-align: center;
}

/* Icon */
.heritage-icon {
  width: 72px;
  height: 72px;
  margin-bottom: 18px; /* more breathing room */

  display: block;
  object-fit: contain;

  filter: grayscale(100%) contrast(1.15);
  opacity: 0.9;
}

/* Text label */
.heritage-item p {
  max-width: none;          /* 🔑 overrides global p rule */
  width: 100%;

  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  letter-spacing: 0.4px;

  color: var(--ink-brown);
  text-align: center;
}
.heritage-highlights {
  align-items: start;
}
  
/* ==============================
   CUSTOM JEWELRY – HOME (NARRATIVE)
============================== */

.custom-jewelry {
  background: var(--ivory-deep);
  text-align: center;
  padding: 96px 80px;
}

.custom-jewelry p {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  font-size: 18px;
  line-height: 1.9;
  color: var(--ink-brown);
  text-align: center;
}

.custom-jewelry {
  padding: 96px 80px;
}

/* Link */
.custom-link {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-top: 36px;

  font-size: 14px;
  letter-spacing: 1.4px;
  text-transform: uppercase;

  color: var(--maroon-primary);
  text-decoration: none;

  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--maroon-primary);
  padding-bottom: 6px;

  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.custom-link:hover {
  color: var(--maroon-dark);
  border-color: var(--maroon-dark);
}

/* Mobile */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .custom-jewelry p {
    font-size: 16.5px;
    line-height: 1.85;
  }
}

/* ==============================
   APPOINTMENT NOTICE – STRICT 1 INCH
============================== */

.appointment-notice {
  background: var(--ivory-soft);

  height: 72px;          /* visual ~1 inch */
  min-height: 72px;
  max-height: 72px;

  width: 100%;

  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;

  padding: 0 !important;     /* 🔑 overrides section padding */

  margin: 0;                 /* 🔑 prevents extra space */

  border-top: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
}



.appointment-notice p {
  max-width: none;                   /* full width */
  margin: 0;

  font-size: clamp(22px, 2.6vw, 34px);
  line-height: 1;

  font-style: italic;
  letter-spacing: 1.2px;

  color: var(--ink-brown);
  text-align: center;
  white-space: nowrap;               /* 🔑 keep single line */
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .appointment-notice {
    height: 72px;
  }

  .appointment-notice p {
    font-size: 18px;
    white-space: normal;   /* allow wrap on very small screens */
  }
}
.cta-text {
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto 28px;
  font-size: 17px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  opacity: 0.9;
}
/* =========================
   CTA TEXT – LUXURY STYLE
========================= */

.cta-text {
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto 36px;

  font-family: "Poppins", serif;
  font-size: 18px;
  line-height: 1.85;

  color: #f7f2ec; /* soft ivory – matches Virasah theme */
  text-align: center;

  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}
.cta-text::first-line {
  font-weight: 500;
}
/* =========================
   INSIGHTS – LIST PAGE
========================= */

/* HERO */
.insights-hero {
  background: var(--ivory-main);
  text-align: center;
  padding: 100px 60px 70px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
}

.insights-hero h1 {
  font-size: 42px;
  color: var(--maroon-primary);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.insights-hero p {
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  font-size: 18px;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: var(--ink-brown);
}

/* LIST WRAPPER */
.insights-list {
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 80px 60px;
}

/* SINGLE ITEM */
.insight-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 32px;
  padding: 40px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
}

/* NUMBER */
.insight-number {
  font-size: 28px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--maroon-primary);
  min-width: 48px;
}

/* BODY */
.insight-body h2 {
  font-size: 26px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  color: var(--ink-brown);
}

.insight-body p {
  font-size: 17px;
  line-height: 1.85;
  color: var(--ink-brown);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  max-width: 820px;
}

/* TAGS */
.insight-tags {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.insight-tags span {
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 6px 10px;
  border: 1px solid var(--maroon-primary);
  color: var(--maroon-primary);
}

/* READ MORE */
.read-more {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 14px;
  letter-spacing: 1.2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--maroon-primary);
  text-decoration: none;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--maroon-primary);
  padding-bottom: 4px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.read-more:hover {
  color: var(--maroon-dark);
  border-color: var(--maroon-dark);
}

/* PAGINATION */
.insights-pagination {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 40px 20px 80px;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--ink-brown);
}

/* =========================
   TABLET
========================= */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .insights-list {
    padding: 60px 40px;
  }

  .insight-item {
    gap: 24px;
  }
}

/* =========================
   MOBILE
========================= */
@media (max-width: 768px) {

  .insights-hero {
    padding: 70px 20px 50px;
  }

  .insights-hero h1 {
    font-size: 28px;
  }

  .insights-hero p {
    font-size: 16.5px;
  }

  .insights-list {
    padding: 50px 20px;
  }

  .insight-item {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
  }

  .insight-number {
    font-size: 22px;
  }

  .insight-body h2 {
    font-size: 22px;
  }

  .insight-body p {
    font-size: 16.5px;
  }
}
/* =========================
   FOOTER CREDIT
========================= */
.footer-credit {
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
  margin-top: 40px;
  font-size: 12px;
  opacity: 0.6;
  text-align: right;
}

.footer-credit a {
  color: #ffffff;
  text-decoration: none;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
}

.footer-credit a:hover {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* Mobile center alignment */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .footer-credit {
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 24px;
  }
}
/* =========================
   FORCE HAMBURGER VISIBILITY (MOBILE)
========================= */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .hamburger {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    width: 26px;
    height: 18px;
    cursor: pointer;
    z-index: 2000;
  }

  .hamburger span {
    display: block;
    height: 2px;
    width: 100%;
    background-color: #3a2a1a; /* ink brown */
  }
}
/* =========================
   TOP STRIP – MOBILE HARD FIX
========================= */
@media (max-width: 768px) {

  .top-strip {
    height: auto;
    padding: 6px 0;
  }

  .top-strip-inner {
    display: flex !important;          /* 🔑 kill grid */
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 0 12px;
  }

  /* Hide unused slots */
  .top-strip-empty,
  .top-strip-center {
    display: none !important;
  }

  /* Show only call + whatsapp */
  .top-strip-left,
  .top-strip-right {
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center;
  }

  .top-strip-left a,
  .top-strip-right a {
    font-size: 12px;
    padding: 4px 8px;
    white-space: nowrap;
  }
}
/* =========================
   FOOTER CREDIT – ENHANCED
========================= */
.footer-credit {
  font-size: 13.5px;          /* increased from default */
  opacity: 0.9;
  letter-spacing: 0.4px;
}

.footer-credit a {
  font-weight: 500;
  opacity: 1;
}

/* =========================
   SLIDER ARROWS – MOBILE VISIBILITY FIX
========================= */
@media (max-width: 768px) {

  .slider-arrow {
    width: 48px;
    height: 84px;
    font-size: 30px;
  }

}

/* =========================
   STONE SLIDER – MOBILE FIX
========================= */
@media (max-width: 768px) {

  .stone-item {
  max-width: 260px;
  text-align: center;
  cursor: pointer;

  opacity: 1 !important;
  transform: scale(1) !important;

  transition: transform 0.35s ease;
}


  .slider-arrow {
    font-size: 22px;
    padding: 8px 12px;
  }
}
/* =========================
   PRIVATE COLLECTION SHOWCASE
========================= */

.private-collection {
  background: var(--ivory-main);
  padding: 100px 60px;
  text-align: center;
}

.private-collection h2 {
  font-size: 34px;
  color: var(--maroon-primary);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.collection-note {
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto 56px;
  font-size: 17px;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: var(--ink-brown);
  opacity: 0.9;
}

/* Image layout */
.collection-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 36px;
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.collection-item img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
  object-fit: cover;

  /* Luxury feel */
  filter: contrast(1.05);
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.collection-item img:hover {
  transform: scale(1.02);
}

/* Mobile */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .private-collection {
    padding: 70px 20px;
  }

  .collection-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 24px;
  }

  .private-collection h2 {
    font-size: 26px;
  }

  .collection-note {
    font-size: 16px;
  }
}
/* =========================
   PRIVATE COLLECTION GRID
========================= */

.private-collection {
  background: var(--ivory-main);
  padding: 90px 60px;
  text-align: center;
}

.private-collection h2 {
  font-size: 34px;
  color: var(--maroon-primary);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.collection-subtext {
  font-size: 16px;
  font-style: italic;
  opacity: 0.75;
  margin-bottom: 60px;
}

/* GRID */
.collection-grid {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;

  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  grid-auto-rows: 260px;
  gap: 28px;
}

/* ITEM */
.collection-item {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #f0ece6;
}

/* Image */
.collection-item img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;

  filter: grayscale(10%) contrast(1.05);
  transition: transform 0.6s ease, filter 0.6s ease;
}

/* Hover – subtle reveal */
.collection-item:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
  filter: grayscale(0%) contrast(1.1);
}

/* Variations */
.collection-item.tall {
  grid-row: span 2;
}

.collection-item.wide {
  grid-column: span 2;
}

/* Mobile */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .collection-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    grid-auto-rows: 220px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .collection-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    grid-auto-rows: 240px;
  }

  .collection-item.wide,
  .collection-item.tall {
    grid-column: span 1;
    grid-row: span 1;
  }
}
/* =========================
   WHAT WE CREATE – HOME REFINED
========================= */

  /* =========================
   VIRASAH LIST SECTION
========================= */
.virasah-list,
.virasah-list * {
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.virasah-list {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 100px 20px;
  background: var(--ivory-main);
  overflow: hidden;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
}

.virasah-list__container {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.virasah-list__tag {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--maroon-primary);
  border: 1px solid rgba(110, 24, 35, 0.14);
  background: rgba(110, 24, 35, 0.04);
}

.virasah-list__title {
  margin: 0 0 18px;
  font-size: clamp(30px, 4vw, 38px);
  line-height: 1.2;
  color: var(--maroon-primary);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.virasah-list__subtext {
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto 42px;
  font-size: 17px;
  line-height: 1.9;
  color: var(--ink-brown);
  opacity: 0.88;
}

.virasah-list__items {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 18px;
}

.virasah-list__item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  min-height: 54px;
  padding: 14px 26px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--ink-brown);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(110, 24, 35, 0.10);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
  transition: transform 0.35s ease, background 0.35s ease, color 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease;
}

.virasah-list__item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  background: var(--maroon-primary);
  color: #fff;
  border-color: var(--maroon-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 28px rgba(80, 20, 25, 0.16);
}

/* soft decorative background */
.virasah-list::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -100px;
  left: -70px;
  width: 240px;
  height: 240px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(110,24,35,0.07) 0%, rgba(110,24,35,0) 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.virasah-list::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -120px;
  right: -80px;
  width: 280px;
  height: 280px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(110,24,35,0.06) 0%, rgba(110,24,35,0) 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* =========================
   TABLET
========================= */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .virasah-list {
    padding: 80px 20px;
  }

  .virasah-list__subtext {
    margin-bottom: 36px;
  }

  .virasah-list__items {
    gap: 16px;
  }

  .virasah-list__item {
    font-size: 15px;
    padding: 13px 22px;
  }
}

/* =========================
   MOBILE
========================= */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .virasah-list {
    padding: 65px 16px;
  }

  .virasah-list__title {
    font-size: 28px;
  }

  .virasah-list__subtext {
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
  }

  .virasah-list__items {
    gap: 12px;
  }

  .virasah-list__item {
    width: calc(50% - 6px);
    min-height: 50px;
    padding: 12px 16px;
    font-size: 14px;
  }
}

/* =========================
   SMALL MOBILE
========================= */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .virasah-list__item {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .virasah-list__title {
    font-size: 24px;
  }

  .virasah-list__tag {
    font-size: 11px;
    padding: 7px 13px;
  }
}
/* =========================
   MODERN STONE SLIDER
========================= */

.stone-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 40px;
  overflow-x: auto;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  padding: 20px 0 40px;

  -ms-overflow-style: none;
  scrollbar-width: none;
}

.stone-track::-webkit-scrollbar {
  display: none;
}



.stone-item {
  flex: 0 0 280px;
  scroll-snap-align: center;
}

/* CENTER ON MOBILE */
@media (max-width: 768px) {

  .stone-track {
    padding: 20px 0 40px;
  }

  .stone-item {
    flex: 0 0 80%;
    scroll-snap-align: center;
  }

}



/* =========================
   SLIDER DOTS
========================= */

.slider-dots {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-top: 20px;
}

.slider-dots {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-top: 24px;
}

.slider-dots span {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);

  clip-path: polygon(
    50% 0%,
    100% 30%,
    75% 100%,
    25% 100%,
    0% 30%
  );

  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.slider-dots span.active {
  background: #ffffff;
  transform: scale(1.2);
}


/* Desktop: show 5 items */
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .stone-item {
    flex: 0 0 20%;
  }
}
/* =========================
   HERITAGE ICON HARD FIX
========================= */

.heritage-icon {
  background: transparent !important;
  mix-blend-mode: normal !important;
  filter: grayscale(100%) contrast(1.15);
  opacity: 0.9;
}

/* Kill any inherited background */
.heritage-item,
.heritage-item img {
  background: transparent !important;
}


  /* =========================
   V-FOOTER
========================= */
.v-footer,
.v-footer * {
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.v-footer {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  background: var(--maroon-dark);
  color: #fff;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Main area */
.v-footer__container {
  max-width: 1320px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 80px 24px 55px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1fr 1.15fr;
  gap: 40px;
}

/* Column */
.v-footer__col {
  min-width: 0;
}

.v-footer__logo {
  margin: 0 0 18px;
  font-size: 34px;
  line-height: 1.1;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.v-footer__about {
  margin: 0 0 24px;
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.9;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.78);
  max-width: 340px;
}

.v-footer__title {
  margin: 0 0 20px;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1.4px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #fff;
}

/* Links */
.v-footer__links {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

.v-footer__links li {
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.v-footer__links a {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.82);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  transition: color 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
}

.v-footer__links a i {
  font-size: 12px;
  opacity: 0.8;
}

.v-footer__links a:hover {
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* Contact */
.v-footer__contact-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.v-footer__contact-list a {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.82);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  transition: color 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
}

.v-footer__contact-list a i {
  width: 18px;
  margin-top: 4px;
  font-size: 15px;
}

.v-footer__contact-list a:hover {
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* CTA */
.v-footer__cta {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 14px 22px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--maroon-dark);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, background 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.14);
}

.v-footer__cta:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  background: #f7f1ee;
}

/* Social */
.v-footer__socials {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
}

.v-footer__socials a {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #fff;
  text-decoration: none;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.10);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, background 0.3s ease;
}

.v-footer__socials a:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.16);
}

/* Bottom bar */
.v-footer__bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.10);
}

.v-footer__bottom-inner {
  max-width: 1320px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 20px 24px 24px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 18px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.v-footer__copy,
.v-footer__credit {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 13px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.72);
}

.v-footer__credit a {
  color: #fff;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.v-footer__credit a:hover {
  text-decoration: underline;
}

/* Decorative subtle effect */
.v-footer::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -140px;
  right: -100px;
  width: 320px;
  height: 320px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,255,255,0.05) 0%, rgba(255,255,255,0) 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.v-footer::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -120px;
  left: -80px;
  width: 260px;
  height: 260px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,255,255,0.04) 0%, rgba(255,255,255,0) 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* =========================
   LARGE TABLET
========================= */
@media (max-width: 1199px) {
  .v-footer__container {
    grid-template-columns: 1.3fr 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 36px 28px;
  }
}

/* =========================
   TABLET
========================= */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .v-footer__container {
    padding: 65px 20px 45px;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 34px 24px;
  }

  .v-footer__logo {
    font-size: 30px;
  }

  .v-footer__about {
    max-width: 100%;
  }
}

/* =========================
   MOBILE
========================= */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .v-footer__container {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    padding: 55px 16px 35px;
    gap: 28px;
  }

  .v-footer__title {
    margin-bottom: 16px;
  }

  .v-footer__logo {
    font-size: 28px;
  }

  .v-footer__about {
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.8;
  }

  .v-footer__links a,
  .v-footer__contact-list a {
    font-size: 14px;
  }

  .v-footer__cta {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .v-footer__bottom-inner {
    padding: 18px 16px 20px;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }
}

  /* =========================
   V-SALES SECTION
========================= */
.v-sales,
.v-sales * {
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.v-sales {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 90px 20px;
  background: var(--ivory-main);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.v-sales__container {
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.v-sales__intro {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 860px;
  margin: 0 auto 50px;
}

.v-sales__tag {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1.4px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--maroon-primary);
  background: rgba(110, 24, 35, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(110, 24, 35, 0.14);
}

.v-sales__title {
  margin: 0 0 14px;
  font-size: clamp(30px, 4vw, 50px);
  line-height: 1.18;
  color: var(--maroon-primary);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.v-sales__lead {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 17px;
  line-height: 1.9;
  color: var(--ink-brown);
  opacity: 0.86;
}

.v-sales__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 0.9fr;
  gap: 36px;
  align-items: start;
}

.v-sales__content {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(110, 24, 35, 0.08);
  border-radius: 28px;
  padding: 38px 36px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
}

.v-sales__content p {
  margin: 0 0 22px;
  font-size: 17px;
  line-height: 1.95;
  color: var(--ink-brown);
}

.v-sales__content p:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.v-sales__card {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(110,24,35,0.04) 0%, rgba(110,24,35,0.08) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(110, 24, 35, 0.10);
  border-radius: 28px;
  padding: 32px 28px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
}

.v-sales__card h3 {
  margin: 0 0 20px;
  font-size: 24px;
  line-height: 1.3;
  color: var(--maroon-primary);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.v-sales__list {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0 0 28px;
  padding: 0;
}

.v-sales__list li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 22px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: var(--ink-brown);
}

.v-sales__list li::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 10px;
  left: 0;
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--maroon-primary);
}

.v-sales__btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 15px 24px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--maroon-primary);
  color: #fff;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.9px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, opacity 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 24px rgba(80, 20, 25, 0.16);
}

.v-sales__btn span {
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.v-sales__btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  opacity: 0.96;
}

.v-sales__btn:hover span {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* soft background accents */
.v-sales::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -120px;
  right: -80px;
  width: 280px;
  height: 280px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(110,24,35,0.07) 0%, rgba(110,24,35,0) 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.v-sales::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -120px;
  left: -80px;
  width: 240px;
  height: 240px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(110,24,35,0.05) 0%, rgba(110,24,35,0) 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* =========================
   TABLET
========================= */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .v-sales {
    padding: 75px 20px;
  }

  .v-sales__grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 26px;
  }

  .v-sales__intro {
    margin-bottom: 38px;
  }

  .v-sales__content,
  .v-sales__card {
    padding: 30px 26px;
  }
}

/* =========================
   MOBILE
========================= */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .v-sales {
    padding: 58px 16px;
  }

  .v-sales__intro {
    margin-bottom: 28px;
  }

  .v-sales__title {
    font-size: 28px;
  }

  .v-sales__lead {
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.8;
  }

  .v-sales__content,
  .v-sales__card {
    padding: 24px 20px;
    border-radius: 22px;
  }

  .v-sales__content p {
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.85;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
  }

  .v-sales__card h3 {
    font-size: 21px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
  }

  .v-sales__list li {
    font-size: 14px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
  }

  .v-sales__btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
  }
}

/* =========================
   SMALL MOBILE
========================= */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .v-sales__title {
    font-size: 24px;
  }

  .v-sales__tag {
    font-size: 11px;
    padding: 7px 13px;
  }
}