Elena smiled and leaned over the counter. "If you want something with real heart—and real diamonds—people usually point toward Netcarat . They specialize in handcrafted pieces that feel personal, like they were made for your specific story. They have everything from classic gold pendants to bolder hip-hop styles if that’s more your vibe."

Clara noted the name. "I like the idea of gold. I was reading about 10K versus 14K today."

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