Authentication
Certainty, Before You Commit.
Every piece we handle is authenticated by hand, backed by certification recognised across the GCC and worldwide.
Two Houses. Total Depth.
We authenticate Hermès and Chanel exclusively. Rather than spread our expertise thin across every brand, we've built ours around the two houses our clients bring us most - so every call we make is backed by real depth, not a general checklist.
Choose the Level You Need.
In-House
Best for personal peace of mind, or an informal buy or sell.
Certified
Best for insurance, resale, or anywhere you need paperwork that holds up beyond our word alone.
Four Steps to Certainty.
Share the Piece
Bring it in, or send clear photographs of the item, its hardware, and any stamps or date codes.
We Assess It
Examined against everything we know about genuine Hermès and Chanel construction, materials, and hardware.
Choose Your Certificate
In-house assessment for personal peace of mind, or a certified report recognised across the GCC and worldwide.
Result Delivered
A clear answer, backed by the level of documentation you chose.
FAQs
Why do you only authenticate Hermès and Chanel?
Depth matters more than breadth here. We've built our expertise around the two houses our clients bring us most, so every call we make is backed by real, specific knowledge rather than general guidelines.
What's the difference between in-house and certified authentication?
In-house is our own team's assessment, fast and reliable for personal peace of mind. Certified authentication produces a formal report recognised across the GCC and worldwide, useful for insurance, resale, or anywhere you need paperwork beyond our word alone.
How long does authentication take?
It depends which service you choose - in-house assessments are typically much faster than a certified report, which involves formal documentation.
What if my item turns out not to be authentic?
We'll tell you plainly, and explain exactly what led us to that conclusion.
Can I use your certificate for insurance or resale elsewhere?
Yes - certified authentication is recognised across the GCC and worldwide, not just within The Refined Luxury.
Do you authenticate items I'm not buying or selling through you?
Yes, standalone authentication requests are welcome.
Know for Certain.
Whether it's peace of mind or paperwork you need, we'll tell you plainly what we find.
Request Authentication