Mono Theme changelog

All notable changes to Mono theme (kv_theme_mono) are documented here. The format follows Keep a Changelog and the project uses Semantic Versioning.

[Unreleased]

[1.0.0] - 2026-10-23

Added

Mono theme for CS-Cart, CS-Cart Ultimate, Multi-Vendor and Multi-Vendor Ultimate 4.17.2 - 4.21.x: a classic, conversion-first storefront for jewellery and watch stores with a vitrine look: framed, softly lit image wells, hallmark stamps, centred hallmark-rule section titles, a centred logo with a menu band between gold hairlines, and generated vector packshots of rings, pendants, earrings, bracelets and watches in the demo.
Shop by metal, stone or occasion (polished metal discs, faceted gem discs and occasion tiles in CSS-only tabs), a metal bar on category and search pages and a Shop by metal column in the mega menu, built on standard product features (Metal, Stone, Occasion) and product filters.
Hallmark stamps (750, 585, 375, 925, PT950) from the Purity or Metal feature and metal swatches from the Metal feature or a Metal option on product cards; maker and the metal / carat line on cards and product pages.
Zoom-first product gallery: hover lens on the main image (detailed image), “Hover to zoom” hint, swipe gallery on phones.
Ring size guide: a Size guide link next to the ring size buttons opens a chart (US / CA, UK / AU, EU, diameter, circumference) with measuring tips.
Engraving: live preview and character counter for a text option named Engraving; an engraving line for products with the Engraving available feature.
Certified, Conflict-free, Hallmarked, Lifetime warranty, Recycled gold and Water resistant badges from checkbox features; gift-ready, insured delivery and returns rows on product pages.
The gift edit: a homepage band with price presets (product searches by price range) and gift-ready promises.
Complete the set: up to two pieces of the same collection from other categories, added to the cart in one go.
Header: black top bar with promises and quick links, underlined search, centred logo, labelled account, wish list and bag icons with counters, centred menu band with mega panels and a Sale item.
Homepage: hero slider of banners (eyebrow, headline, text, two buttons, a hallmark stamp from the banner HUD line, a price sticker for a paired product, slide counter), promise strip, Shop by category, Shop by metal / stone / occasion, Best sellers / New in / Engagement tabs with offer countdowns, the gift edit, two promo banners, a watches grid, maker wordmarks (Multi-Vendor: maker cards), client reviews, The journal, newsletter band and a full footer.
Multi-Vendor: maker cards on the homepage and a vendor page header with logo, rating, product count and city.
Settings: hover zoom, ring size guide, hallmark stamps and trust badges (plus the Kavio theme kit settings).
Four styles: Ivory, Onyx (dark), Bordeaux and Sapphire. Marcellus and Red Hat Text fonts (SIL Open Font License, self-hosted).
Complete demo content (Avenell Fine Jewellery: eight departments with 21 subcategories, 54 pieces with metal, purity, stone, occasion, collection, maker, carat and badge features, filters, ring size, metal and length options and reviews, a “Gift week” promotion with a real end date, hero slides and promo banners, four journal posts, client reviews, a main menu; four demo makers on Multi-Vendor) installed on activation.