Evening consult for a 16-inch Italian chain to carry a pendant. Ready chain quoted ~₹61,200 for ~4.5g at 15% making (₹1,682/g) with rhodium; a lighter American-diamond pendant separately quoted ~₹17,039. Agent gave a strong HUID / karatometer / BIS-app purity demo, explained 18kt hard gold for daily wear, and negotiated making toward ₹1,450/g. Customer compared neighbourhood rates and left planning a next-day visit to freeze the rate with full TC payment — name taken for billing but no clear advance or invoice in-clip.