Trade Your Luxury with Peace of Mind

Protect your luxury watches and jewelry trade via trusted authentication and secure middleman services

Professional Authentication and Middleman Service by Fancy LAB

The Fancy LAB Standard

Please note: Our authentication services are dedicated to pre-owned luxury watches and established branded fine jewelry only. We do not evaluate custom or unbranded pieces.

No matter which service path you choose, every item processed through our Irvine facility receives our complete suite of technical and security protocols:

  • Rigorous Authentication: Expert physical inspection of your luxury watch or branded jewelry.

  • Definitive Reporting: An official "Authentic" or "Non-Authentic" final report.

  • Tamper-Proof Dispatch: All authenticated assets are secured in tamper-evident sealed packaging before leaving our lab.

  • Fully Insured Security: UL-rated vault storage and fully insured transit up to your item's "Declared Value."

Choose Your Service Track

Authentication Service: What We Offer

  • Designed to make secondary market transactions safe and risk-free for both buyers and sellers.

    • Neutral Custody: We receive the item directly from the seller and hold it securely while both parties handle the private financial transfer.

    • Payment Witnessing: We act as an independent witness, holding the asset until we receive mutual confirmation that the payment is complete.

    • Directed Delivery: Once the payment is verified, the sealed item is shipped directly to the buyer. (If the trade is canceled, it is safely returned to the seller).

  • Designed for collectors needing independent verification of an item they already possess.

    • Direct Verification: Send in a luxury asset you currently own for personal peace of mind, insurance documentation, or to prepare it for a future private sale.

    • Direct Return: Following the technical inspection and reporting, the sealed item is shipped safely back to your address.

Our Trusted and Secure Process

STEP 1: Service Initiation

  • Submit the item's declared value to determine the service tier.

  • This amount automatically locks in the transit insurance limit.

STEP 2: Onboarding & Compliance

  • Complete a brief digital check-in.

  • Upload required identification to establish a secure chain of custody.

STEP 3: Insured Transit & Intake

  • Ship the item using our fully insured instructions.

  • A high-definition unboxing video is recorded immediately upon arrival.

STEP 4: Expert Inspection

  • Specialists perform a rigorous, non-destructive physical authentication.

  • The asset is protected inside a high-security UL-rated safe.

STEP 5: Final Report & Dispatch

  • A definitive "Authentic" or "Non-Authentic" conclusion is issued.

  • The item is secured in tamper-evident packaging and shipped to its final destination.

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Price List

Our service fees are tiered based on the item category and your Declared Value. We exclusively evaluate pre-owned, luxury branded pieces.

Pre-owned Branded Jewelry Authentication Service

  • Example: Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, Bvlgari, Tiffany & Co., and other premium jewelry houses.

  • Services include rigorous verification of engravings (such as serial numbers and brand hallmarks), stones (if applicable), and matching diamond GIA certificates (if applicable).

Pre-owned Luxury Watches Authentication Service

  • Example: Rolex, Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet, Cartier, and other elite horology brands.

  • Services include full technical inspection of the exterior case, bracelet, and internal movement.

  • "Incredibly thorough technical inspection. Worth every penny for the peace of mind."

    Former Customer 1 - A Rolex Owner

  • "Flawless process from start to finish. The tamper-proof packaging gave my buyer total confidence."

    Former Customer 2 - A Watch Collector Selling His Pre-owned

  • "Secure, transparent, and made selling my Rolex completely stress-free."

    Former Customer 3 - A Passionate Watch Lover Selling His Rolex

  • "Incredibly professional service. Gave me total confidence in my Cartier purchase."

    Former Customer 4 - A Fashion Lover Buying her Cartier

Questions? Let’s Work Together!

Contact us if you have any questions regarding the authentication services. One of our Service Representatives will get back to you within 48 hours.