:root{
  --gold: #D4AF37;
  --cream: #EBE9C5;
  --light-gray: #E8E8E8;
  --dark-gray: #4F4E4E;
  --teal: #3B868F;
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

/* -------------------------------------------------
   GLOBAL BACKGROUND BASE
   Luxury: gold + ice blue ambient light
-------------------------------------------------- */
body {
  margin: 0;
  font-family: 'Montserrat', system-ui, -apple-system;

  /* Layered metallic + ambient lighting gradients */
  background:
      radial-gradient(circle at 20% 30%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85), transparent 65%),
      radial-gradient(circle at 85% 25%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.45), transparent 65%),
      radial-gradient(circle at 50% 80%, rgba(59, 134, 143, 0.40), transparent 65%),
      #f8f7f4;

  background-size: 200% 200%;
  background-attachment: fixed;
  transition: background-position 1.5s ease, background-size 1.5s ease;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

/* headings / logo use Playfair Display for a luxurious feel */
h1, h2, h3, .header-logo {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;
  letter-spacing: 0.2px;
}

/* HEADER: fixed and always visible */
.top-header {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  background: var(--light-gray);
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--gold);
  z-index: 2000;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr auto 1fr;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
}


/* Header animation on scroll */
.top-header.is-scrolled {
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
}

.header-phone,
.header-address {
white-space: nowrap;
font-size: 0.9rem;
margin: 0.1rem;
font-weight: 600;
color: var(--dark-gray);
text-decoration: none;
}

.header-phone,
.header-address {
  justify-self: start; /* left */
}

.header-address {
  justify-self: end; /* right */
  white-space: nowrap;
  min-width: 220px;
}

/* ---------------------------------------
   PHONE NUMBER HOVER ANIMATION
   - Adds a smooth gold color shift
   - Slight upward movement for elegance
---------------------------------------- */
.header-phone {
  transition: color 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease; /* smooth animation */
}

.header-phone:hover {
  color: var(--gold);          /* shift to gold on hover */
  transform: translateY(-2px); /* subtle lift effect */
}

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

.logo-img {
  max-height:56px;     /* adjusts on desktop */
  width: auto;
  display:block;
}

/* ---------------------------------------
   LOGO FADE-IN ANIMATION
   - Logo fades in on page load
   - Starts slightly low and rises into place
   - Creates a luxurious, premium feel
---------------------------------------- */
.logo-img {
  opacity: 0;                                 /* start invisible */
  animation: fadeIn 1.2s ease forwards;       /* run fade-in animation */
  animation-delay: 0.3s;                      /* slight delay for smoothness */
}

/* Keyframes controlling the fade + slide */
@keyframes fadeIn {
  from {
    opacity: 0;                                /* fully invisible */
    transform: translateY(8px);                /* slightly lower on start */
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;                                /* fully visible */
    transform: translateY(0);                  /* natural position */
  }
}

/* smaller screens: reduce logo size */
@media (max-width:768px){
  .logo-img { max-height:44px; }
  .top-header { padding: 0.75rem 1rem; }
}

.header-logo {
font-size: 1.2rem;
}

.header-phone,
.header-address {
font-size: 0.85rem;
}

/* ---------------------------
      DESKTOP NAV BAR
---------------------------- */

/* NAVBAR: fixed BELOW header */
.nav-bar {
  position: fixed;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  background: var(--teal);
  z-index: 1999;

  /* these animate when scrolling */
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

/* Hide navbar on scroll down */
.nav-bar.hide {
  transform: translateY(-100%);
}

.nav-links {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 3rem;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

.nav-links a {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.6rem;
  color: white;
  text-decoration: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

.nav-links a::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.18);
  transform-origin: top;
  transform: scaleY(0);
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
  z-index: -1;
}

.nav-links a:hover::before {
  transform: scaleY(1);
}

/* ---------------------------
      MOBILE HAMBURGER 
---------------------------- */
.hamburger {
  display: none; /* hidden on desktop */
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.hamburger span {
  width: 22px;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--dark-gray);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

/* ---------------------------
      MOBILE SLIDE-IN NAV
---------------------------- */
.mobile-nav {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: -260px; /* hidden off-screen */
  width: 260px;
  height: 100%;
  padding-top: 4rem;
  background: var(--teal);
  color: white;
  transition: left 0.35s ease;

  /* Ensure sidebar is ABOVE hero and all other content */
  z-index: 9999;
}

.mobile-nav ul {
  list-style: none;
  padding-left: 1.5rem;
}

.mobile-nav li {
  margin: 1.2rem 0;
}

.mobile-nav a {
  color: white;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* When opened */
.mobile-nav.open {
  left: 0;
}
/* To close nav */
.close-nav {
  position: absolute;
  top: 15px;
  right: 20px;
  font-size: 2rem;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: white;
  cursor: pointer;
}

/* ---------------------------
      RESPONSIVE BREAKPOINT
---------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 850px) {
  .nav-bar {
    display: none; /* hide desktop nav */
  }

  .hamburger {
     display: flex;
     position: static;
  }

  .top-header {
     justify-content: center;
  }

  .header-phone {
     display: none; /* simplifies mobile view */
  }
}

/* ---------------------------------------
   SIDEBAR LOGO + FADE-IN ANIMATION
---------------------------------------- */
.mobile-nav-logo {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 1rem 1.2rem;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  align-items: center;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

/* Logo image styling + fade-in */
.mobile-nav-logo img {
  width: 80px; /* smaller logo */
  height: auto;
  position: absolute;
  top: 1rem;
  left: 1rem; /* near the X area */
  margin: 0;
  filter: drop-shadow(0px 0px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25));

  /* start hidden (no opacity) */
  opacity: 0;
}

/* When the mobile nav is opened, fade the logo in */
.mobile-nav.open .mobile-nav-logo img {
  animation: sidebarLogoFade 0.8s ease forwards;
  animation-delay: 0.1s;
}


/* fade-in keyframes for sidebar logo */
@keyframes sidebarLogoFade {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(-8px);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

/* ---------------------------
   MOBILE NAV LINK ANIMATION
---------------------------- */

/* Base mobile link styling */
.mobile-nav a {
  color: white;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: color 0.25s ease, padding-left 0.25s ease;
}

/* Hover animation (desktop + devices that support hover) */
@media (hover: hover) {
  .mobile-nav a:hover {
    color: var(--gold);           /* gold highlight */
    padding-left: 8px;            /* slight slide to the right */
  }
}

/* Touch feedback for mobile */
.mobile-nav a:active {
  color: var(--gold);
  padding-left: 8px;
}

/* ---------------------------------------
   HERO SECTION - IMAGE SLIDER
---------------------------------------- */

/* Hero container */
.hero {
  display: flex;
  margin-top: calc(var(--hero-offset));
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 1.5rem 1rem;
  background: transparent;
}

/* Slider frame */
.hero-slider {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1100px;         /* keeps desktop width reasonable */
  height: 260px;             /* long + skinny on desktop */
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #000;          /* fallback while images load */
}

/* Each slide (full overlay) */
.hero-slide {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;                  /* top:0; right:0; bottom:0; left:0; */
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;

  opacity: 0;
  transform: scale(0.98);
  transition: opacity 0.6s ease, transform 0.6s ease;
}

/* Active slide visible */
.hero-slide.is-active {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: scale(1);
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Text overlay at bottom */
.hero-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 1.25rem 2rem;
  box-sizing: border-box;

  /* Soft gradient to make text readable over images */
  background: linear-gradient(
    to top,
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65),
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15),
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)
  );
  color: #ffffff;
}

.hero-title {
  margin: 0 0 0.3rem 0;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
}

.hero-subtitle {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  max-width: 520px;
}

/* ---------------------------------------
   HERO BACKGROUND IMAGES
   Replace these URLs with your own images
---------------------------------------- */
.hero-slide--store {
  background-image: url("my-website/images/store.jpg"); /* TODO: replace with your store image */
}

.hero-slide--engagement {
  background-image: url("my-website/images/engagement.jpg"); /* engagement rings image */
}

.hero-slide--inventory {
  background-image: url("my-website/images/inventory.jpg"); /* display cases / jewelry image */
}

.hero-slide--repairs {
  background-image: url("my-website/images/repairs.jpg"); /* bench / tools / repair image */
}

.hero-slide--custom {
  background-image: url("my-website/images/custom.jpg"); /* sketching / custom design image */
}

/* ---------------------------------------
   HERO ARROWS (DESKTOP ONLY)
---------------------------------------- */
.hero-arrow {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;

  background: rgba(59, 134, 143, 0.95); /* teal */
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;

  transition: background 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease;
  z-index: 2;
}

.hero-arrow--prev {
  left: 1rem;
}

.hero-arrow--next {
  right: 1rem;
}

.hero-arrow:hover {
  background: var(--gold);
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.05);
}

/* ---------------------------------------
   HERO SLIDE INDICATORS – PREMIUM STYLE
---------------------------------------- */
/* SLIDE INDICATORS – BAR STYLE */
.hero-dot {
  width: 46px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
  cursor: pointer;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: none;
}

/* progress bar overlay */
.hero-dot::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  height: 100%;
  width: 0%;
  background: var(--gold);
  transition: width 5s linear; /* duration of progress */
  opacity: 0;
}

.hero-dot.is-active::after {
  width: 100%;
  opacity: 1;
}

.hero-dot.is-active {
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.35);
  transition: background 0.3s ease;
}

/* ---------------------------------------
   RESPONSIVE HERO (MOBILE / TABLET)
   - Taller, vertical feel
---------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero-slider {
    height: 70vh;        /* tall & slim on mobile */
    max-height: 520px;   /* avoid being absurdly tall on large phones */
    border-radius: 0;    /* optional: edge-to-edge look */
  }

  .hero-overlay {
    padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem;
  }

  .hero-title {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
  }

  .hero-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }

  /* Hide arrows on mobile; use swipe instead */
  .hero-arrow {
    display: none;
  }
}

/* ---------------------------------------
   SHOP PROMO SECTION
   - "Shop the Best for Less"
---------------------------------------- */

.shop-promo {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 2rem 1rem 3rem 1rem;
  background: transparent; /* matches overall page background */
}

.shop-promo-inner {
  max-width: 900px;
  width: 100%;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 16px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

/* Title styling */
.shop-promo-title {
  margin: 0 0 0.75rem 0;
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  color: var(--dark-gray);
}

/* Emphasized words: "Best" and "Less" */
.emphasis-best {
  color: var(--gold);          /* gold for “Best” */
  font-weight: 800;
}

.emphasis-less {
  color: var(--teal);          /* teal for “Less” */
  font-weight: 800;
  font-style: italic;
}

/* Supporting text */
.shop-promo-text {
  margin: 0 auto 1.25rem auto;
  max-width: 620px;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Call-to-action button */
.shop-promo-button {
  padding: 0.7rem 1.7rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;

  background: var(--teal);
  color: #ffffff;

  transition: background 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}

.shop-promo-button:hover {
  background: var(--gold);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .shop-promo-inner {
    padding: 1.5rem 1.2rem;
  }

  .shop-promo-title {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
  }

  .shop-promo-text {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }
}

/* Promo Sectino entrance animation */
.shop-promo-inner {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(20px);
  animation: promoFade 0.9s ease forwards;
  animation-delay: 0.2s;
}

@keyframes promoFade {
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}
.collections {
  display: block;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 3rem 1rem 3.5rem 1rem;
  background: transparent;
}

.collections-inner {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1100px;
}

.collections-title {
  margin: 0 0 0.5rem 0;
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  text-align: center;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  color: var(--dark-gray);
}

.collections-subtitle {
  margin: 0 0 2rem 0;
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  max-width: 600px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

/* Grid of collection cards */
.collections-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

/* Individual card */
.collection-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 1.4rem 1.2rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
}

/* ---------------------------------------
   COLLECTION TEXT POLISH
   - improves readability + visual hierarchy
---------------------------------------- */
.collection-name {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px; /* elegant spacing */
}

.collection-text {
  font-size: 1.1rem;    /* slightly smaller body text */
  line-height: 1.3;
}

/* Hover effect: subtle lift + gold border */
.collection-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  border-color: var(--gold);
}

/* Responsive layout for tablets + mobile */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .collections-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .collections-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .collections {
    padding: 2.5rem 1rem 3rem 1rem;
  }
}

/* Collection image styling */
.collection-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 180px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  display: block;
}

/* ---------------------------------------
   COLLECTION IMAGE HOVER ZOOM
   - subtle upscale feel
---------------------------------------- */
.collection-img {
  transition: transform 0.35s ease;  /* smooth motion */
}

.collection-card:hover .collection-img {
  transform: scale(1.04); /* gentle zoom, not tacky */
}

/* Styling for collections heading */
.collections-heading {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  color: var(--dark-gray);
  position: relative;
}

/* More styling */
.collections-heading::after {
  content: "";
  display: block;
  width: 70px;
  height: 4px;
  background: var(--gold);
  margin: 0.6rem auto 0 auto;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

/* Scroll reveal base state */
.reveal-on-scroll {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(18px);
  transition: opacity 0.6s ease, transform 0.6s ease;
}

/* When element enters the viewport */
.reveal-on-scroll.is-visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.collections-footer {
  margin-top: 2rem;
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  max-width: 700px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--dark-gray);
}

/* ---------------------------------------
   Collections footer styling upgrade
   - Better spacing and sizing
   - Cleaner typography
   - Center alignment
---------------------------------------- */
.collections-footer {
  font-size: 1.05rem;            /* slightly larger text */
  line-height: 1.8;              /* adds breathing room */
  padding: 2rem 1rem 0;          /* spacing above the footer */
  color: var(--dark-gray);
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 720px;              /* keeps text block narrow */
  margin: 0 auto;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;         /* subtle premium feel */
}

.collections-footer p {
  margin: 0;                     /* removes default spacing */
}

/* ---------------------------------------
   Optional gold bar accent (premium look)
---------------------------------------- */
.collections-footer::before {
  content: "";
  display: block;
  width: 70px;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--gold);
  margin: 0 auto 1rem auto;      /* center and add spacing */
  border-radius: 3px;
}

/* ---------------------------------------
   Collections footer premium underline
   + fade/slide animation on scroll
---------------------------------------- */
.collections-footer::before {
  content: "";
  display: block;
  width: 70px;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--gold);
  margin: 0 auto 1rem auto;
  border-radius: 3px;

  /* animate on reveal */
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(8px);
  transition: opacity 0.6s ease, transform 0.6s ease;
}

/* When element becomes visible on scroll */
.collections-footer.is-visible::before {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* ---------------------------------------
   SERVICES HEADING
   - matches collection styling
   - premium gold underline
---------------------------------------- */
.services-heading {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-top: 5.5rem;         /* a little more spacing from collections */
  margin-bottom: 0rem;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  color: var(--dark-gray);
  position: relative;
}

/* underline bar under Services title */
.services-heading::after {
  content: "";
  display: block;
  width: 70px;
  height: 4px;
  background: var(--gold);
  margin: 0.6rem auto 0 auto;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

/* ---------------------------------------
   SERVICES SECTION
   - single column layout on all screen sizes
   - centered and premium spacing
---------------------------------------- */
.services {
  max-width: 800px;         /* keeps content narrow and elegant */
  margin: 2rem auto 4rem;
  padding: 0 1rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.5rem;              /* spacing between cards */
  background: transparent;
}

/* ---------------------------------------
   SERVICE CARD STYLE
   - similar feel to collections cards
   - sized for text instead of images
---------------------------------------- */
.service-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 1.6rem 1.4rem;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
  transition: box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
}

/* Hover highlight */
.service-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
}

/* Title styling */
.service-card h3 {
  margin: 0 0 0.5rem 0;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

/* Text styling */
.service-card p {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ---------------------------------------
   SERVICE IMAGES
   - consistent style with collections
   - prevents stretching + keeps alignment
---------------------------------------- */
.service-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 160px;               /* image height control */
  object-fit: cover;           /* crops nicely */
  border-radius: 10px;         /* match card rounding */
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.35s ease;
}

/* subtle hover zoom */
.service-card:hover .service-img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

/* Gold-buy highlight card */
.service-gold-highlight {
  border: 1px solid var(--gold);
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.05);  /* soft gold wash */
}

/* Style for link */
.gold-price-link a {
  color: var(--teal);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.25s ease;
}

/* Make the We Buy Gold box larger */
.service-gold-highlight {
  padding: 2.2rem 1.8rem;     /* larger box */
}

/* Make the heading and text bigger */
.service-gold-highlight h3 {
  font-size: 1.45rem;
}

.service-gold-highlight p {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
}

/* Metallic gold effect */
.service-gold-highlight {
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
     #d4af37,
     #f5e27f,
     #d4af37
  );
  border: 2px solid var(--gold);
}

/* Animation for hover */
.gold-price-link a:hover {
  color: var(--gold);
}

/* zoom text inside gold box */
.service-gold-highlight h3,
.service-gold-highlight p {
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.service-gold-highlight:hover h3,
.service-gold-highlight:hover p {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

/* Shine overlay effect */
.service-gold-highlight {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Shine element */
.service-gold-highlight::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: -150%;
  width: 120%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(
    120deg,
    transparent 0%,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45) 50%,
    transparent 100%
  );
  transform: skewX(-20deg);
  transition: left 0.6s ease;
}

/* Shine animation on hover */
.service-gold-highlight:hover::after {
  left: 150%;
}

/* ---------------------------------------
   SERVICES SECTION FOOTER
   - matches collections styling
---------------------------------------- */
.services-footer {
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0rem auto 0;
  padding: 0 1rem 3rem;
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--dark-gray);
  position: relative;
}

/* gold bar above services footer */
.services-footer::before {
  content: "";
  display: block;
  width: 70px;
  height: 4px;
  background: var(--gold);
  margin: 0 auto 1rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

/* ---------------------------------------
   ABOUT SECTION HEADING
   - matches previous headers
---------------------------------------- */
.about-heading {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-top: 6rem;
  margin-bottom: 0rem;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
  color: var(--dark-gray);
  position: relative;
}

/* gold underline for About header */
.about-heading::after {
  content: "";
  display: block;
  width: 70px;
  height: 4px;
  background: var(--gold);
  margin: 0.6rem auto 0 auto;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

/* ---------------------------------------
   ABOUT SECTION GRID
   - horizontal on desktop
   - vertical on mobile
---------------------------------------- */
.about-section {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 2rem;
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: 2rem auto 4rem;
  padding: 0 1rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  background: transparent;
}

/* Stack on mobile */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .about-section {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* ---------------------------------------
   ABOUT BOXES
---------------------------------------- */
.about-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 14px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  padding: 1.8rem;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}

/* hover polish */
.about-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

/* ---------------------------------------
   ABOUT IMAGES
---------------------------------------- */
.about-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 220px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.35s ease;
}

.about-card:hover .about-img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

/* ---------------------------------------
   ABOUT TEXT
---------------------------------------- */
.about-card h3 {
  margin: 0 0 0.6rem 0;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.about-card p {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* gold underline animation for About section titles */
.about-card h3 {
  position: relative;
}

/* ---------------------------------------
   ABOUT SECTION UNDERLINE ANIMATION
   - full-width gold underline on scroll
---------------------------------------- */

/* gold underline animation for About titles */
.about-card h3 {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
}

.about-card h3::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -6px;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--gold);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 1.5s ease;
}

/* underline appears when card is revealed on scroll */
.about-card.reveal-on-scroll.is-visible h3::after {
  transform: scaleX(1);
}

/* ---------------------------------------
   ABOUT SECTION FOOTER
   - same style as other section footers
---------------------------------------- */
.about-footer {
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0rem auto 0;
  padding: 0 1rem 3rem;
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--dark-gray);
  position: relative;
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
}

/* gold bar above About footer */
.about-footer::before {
  content: "";
  display: block;
  width: 70px;
  height: 4px;
  background: var(--gold);
  margin: 0 auto 1rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

/* ---------------------------------------
   CONTACT SECTION HEADING
   - matches previous heading styles
---------------------------------------- */
.contact-heading {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-top: 3rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  color: var(--dark-gray);
  position: relative;
}

/* gold underline */
.contact-heading::after {
  content: "";
  display: block;
  width: 70px;
  height: 4px;
  background: var(--gold);
  margin: 0.6rem auto 0 auto;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

/* ---------------------------------------
   CONTACT SECTION
---------------------------------------- */
.contact-section {
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 2.5rem auto 4rem;
  padding: 0 1rem;
  text-align: center;
  background: transparent;
}

/* the two side-by-side items */
.contact-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;  /* two equal columns */
  justify-items: center;           /* center each item in its column */
  gap: 4rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}


/* single centered item below */
.contact-center-item {
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

/* each item */
.contact-item,
.contact-center-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
}

/* icon styling */
.contact-icon {
  width: 40px;
  height: auto;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

/* links */
.contact-link {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--dark-gray);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

/* gold hover effect */
.contact-link:hover {
  color: var(--gold);
}

/* MOBILE stack */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .contact-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }
}

/* ---------------------------------------
   SCROLL REVEAL BASE STATE
   - start slightly lower and transparent
   - debugging scroll animation solution
   - works fine
---------------------------------------- */
.reveal-on-scroll {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(18px);
  transition: opacity 0.6s ease, transform 0.6s ease;
}

/* ---------------------------------------
   SCROLL REVEAL VISIBLE STATE
   - applied when JS adds .is-visible
   - debugging scroll animation solution
   - works fine
---------------------------------------- */
.reveal-on-scroll.is-visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* -------------------------------------------------
   METALLIC LIQUID ANIMATION
   - subtle motion like luxury sites
-------------------------------------------------- */
@keyframes luxuryGlow {
  0%   { background-position: 0% 50%; }
  50%  { background-position: 100% 50%; }
  100% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
}

body {
  animation: luxuryGlow 16s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

/* -------------------------------------------------
   LIGHT STREAKS BEHIND CONTENT
-------------------------------------------------- */

.light-streak {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: -200px;
  width: 350px;
  height: 100vh;
  background: linear-gradient(100deg,
      rgba(255,255,255,0) 0%,
      rgba(255,255,255,0.9) 50%,
      rgba(255,255,255,0) 100%);
  filter: blur(20px);
  opacity: 0.45;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: -1;
  transform: rotate(15deg);
  animation: streakMove 8s linear infinite;
}

/* gold layer version */
.light-streak.gold {
  background: linear-gradient(100deg,
      rgba(255,255,255,0) 0%,
      rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.5) 50%,
      rgba(255,255,255,0) 100%);
  opacity: .3;
}

/* animation */
@keyframes streakMove {
  0%   { transform: translateX(-40%) rotate(15deg); }
  100% { transform: translateX(140%) rotate(15deg); }
}

/* -------------------------------------------------
   GLOBAL CARD UPGRADE
   - Premium luxury card styling
   - applies to all your card classes
-------------------------------------------------- */
.collection-card,
.service-card,
.about-card {
  border-radius: 20px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.68);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.18);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.07);
  transition:
    transform 0.35s ease,
    box-shadow 0.35s ease,
    background 0.35s ease,
    border-color 0.35s ease;
  padding: 2rem 1.6rem;
}

/* gentle hover lift, not harsh */
.collection-card:hover,
.service-card:hover,
.about-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.16);
  border-color: var(--gold);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
}

/* smoother rounded images that match card curvature */
.collection-img,
.service-img,
.about-img {
  border-radius: 14px;
}

.collections-grid {
  gap: 2rem;
}

.collection-name,
.service-card h3,
.about-card h3 {
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.4px;
}

.collection-text,
.service-card p,
.about-card p {
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
}

.collection-card:hover::after,
.service-card:hover::after,
.about-card:hover::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: inherit;
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* -------------------------------------------------
   GOLD PREMIUM BOX (We Buy Gold)
   - restores original gradient + shine
   - overrides global card glass styling
-------------------------------------------------- */
.service-card.service-gold-highlight {
  /* layout + positioning */
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 2.2rem 1.8rem;   /* keep it larger than other cards */

  /* original rich gold gradient */
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    #d4af37,
    #f5e27f,
    #d4af37
  );
  border: 2px solid var(--gold);
  backdrop-filter: none;    /* no glass blur here */
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.18);
  color: #2b2b2b;
}

/* keep the SAME gradient on hover: only motion + shadow change */
.service-card.service-gold-highlight:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    #d4af37,
    #f5e27f,
    #d4af37
  );
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  border-color: var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.22);
}

/* restore text zoom behavior */
.service-card.service-gold-highlight h3,
.service-card.service-gold-highlight p {
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.service-card.service-gold-highlight:hover h3,
.service-card.service-gold-highlight:hover p {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

/* restore shine sweep overlay */
.service-card.service-gold-highlight::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: -150%;
  width: 120%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(
    120deg,
    transparent 0%,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45) 50%,
    transparent 100%
  );
  transform: skewX(-20deg);
  transition: left 0.6s ease;
}

/* shine moves across on hover */
.service-card.service-gold-highlight:hover::after {
  left: 150%;
}

/* ======================================
   HERO UPGRADE (DESKTOP)
   Larger, more premium display
====================================== */

@media (min-width: 769px) {
  .hero {
    padding-top: 2rem;
  }

  .hero-slider {
    max-width: 1400px;    /* wider */
    height: 420px;        /* taller */
    border-radius: 20px;  /* smoother */
  }

  .hero-overlay {
    padding: 2rem 3rem;
  }

  .hero-title {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }

  .hero-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    max-width: 600px;
  }

  .hero-arrow {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================
   TIGHTEN INNER SECTION SPACING
   (The real cause of the large gaps)
========================================== */

/* tighten headings */
.collections-heading,
.services-heading,
.about-heading,
.contact-heading {
  margin-top: 1.5rem !important;
  margin-bottom: 1rem !important;
}

/* tighten space below the grids */
.collections-grid {
  margin-bottom: 1rem !important;
}

/* tighten spacing between section content */
.services,
.about-section,
.contact-section {
  margin-top: 1rem !important;
  margin-bottom: 1rem !important;
}

/* reduce padding inside these footers */
.collections-footer,
.services-footer,
.about-footer {
  padding-top: 0.5rem !important;
  padding-bottom: 0.5rem !important;
  margin-bottom: 0 !important;
}

/* remove extra margin being added by reveal animation offsets */
.reveal-on-scroll {
  margin-top: 0 !important;
  margin-bottom: 0 !important;
}

/* ==========================================
   FIX ANCHOR SCROLL OFFSET FOR HEADERS
   prevents navbar from cutting off section titles
========================================== */
html {
  scroll-padding-top: 110px; /* tweak this if needed */
}

/* ==========================================
   FIX SECTION TITLE OVERLAP
   ensures headings never collide with content
========================================== */

.collections-heading,
.services-heading,
.about-heading,
.contact-heading {
  padding-top: 1rem !important;
  padding-bottom: 1rem !important;
}

/* --------------------------------------
   DESKTOP FIXES
   -------------------------------------- */
@media (min-width: 769px) {
  .top-header {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center; /* ensures vertical centering */
  }

  /* Increase logo size */
  .top-header .site-logo img,
  .top-header .logo img {
    height: 70px;          /* adjust as needed */
  }

  /* If logo is text instead of an image */
  .top-header .site-logo,
  .top-header .logo {
    font-size: 2.2rem;     /* safely increases desktop logo text */
    line-height: 1;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {

  .top-header {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: auto 1fr auto;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
    background: var(--light-gray);
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--gold);
  }

  /* hide phone on mobile */
  .header-phone {
    display: none;
  }

  /* hamburger left */
  .hamburger {
    display: flex;
    position: static;
    justify-self: start;
  }

  /* logo centered */
  .header-logo {
    justify-self: center;
    position: static;
    transform: none;
  }

  /* address right */
  .header-address {
    justify-self: end;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
  }
}

/* Holiday Popup */
#holiday-popup {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.35);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  z-index: 999999;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
}

/* When visible */
#holiday-popup.show {
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: all;
}

.popup-content {
  background: var(--teal);
  color: white;
  padding: 2rem;
  border-radius: 16px;
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 340px;
  width: 90%;
  animation: popupScale 0.4s ease forwards;
  position: relative;
  border: 2px solid var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
}

.popup-content h2 {
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
}

.popup-content p {
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.4;
  margin: 0 0 0.8rem;
}

.popup-content small {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  opacity: 0.9;
}

#popup-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: -10px;
  right: -10px;
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--dark-gray);
  font-size: 1rem;
}


/* Scale-in animation */
@keyframes popupScale {
  from {
    transform: scale(0.85);
    opacity: 0;
  }
  to {
    transform: scale(1);
    opacity: 1;
  }
}

/* Snow animation container */
.snowflakes {
  pointer-events: none;
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 999998;
}

.snowflake {
  position: absolute;
  top: -10px;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: white;
  opacity: 0.9;
  animation: fall linear infinite;
}

/* Random horizontal starting positions */
.snowflake:nth-child(1) { left: 5%; animation-duration: 8s; }
.snowflake:nth-child(2) { left: 15%; animation-duration: 10s; }
.snowflake:nth-child(3) { left: 25%; animation-duration: 12s; }
.snowflake:nth-child(4) { left: 40%; animation-duration: 9s; }
.snowflake:nth-child(5) { left: 55%; animation-duration: 11s; }
.snowflake:nth-child(6) { left: 70%; animation-duration: 7s; }
.snowflake:nth-child(7) { left: 85%; animation-duration: 8s; }
.snowflake:nth-child(8) { left: 95%; animation-duration: 13s; }

/* The falling animation */
@keyframes fall {
  0% {
    transform: translateY(-10vh) rotate(0deg);
  }
  100% {
    transform: translateY(110vh) rotate(360deg);
  }
}

.snowflake:nth-child(odd) {
  font-size: 1rem;
  opacity: 0.8;
}

.snowflake:nth-child(even) {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  opacity: 1;
}
/* To hide snowflakes upon closing popup */
#snowflakes {
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
}

#snowflakes.show {
  opacity: 1;
}

#snowflakes {
  position: fixed !important;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100vw;
  height: 100vh;
  z-index: 999999 !important;
  pointer-events: none;
  transform: none !important;
}

.site-footer {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 1.2rem 0;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--dark-gray);
  background: var(--light-gray);
  border-top: 2px solid var(--gold);
}