Every watch has papers. Every jewelry peice has certification.

Our Authentication Process

Authenticity through trusted suppliers and verified documentation

Simple and Straightforward

We source all items from trusted, accredited suppliers with established reputations in the luxury goods industry. Every piece listed on our platform must meet our documentation standards before it can be sold.

Every vendor must provide:

  • Tax ID and resale license
  • Business references
  • JBT (Jewelers Board of Trade) or equivalent industry references
  • BBB rating (if applicable)

Jewelry Certification

Every jewelry piece includes certification—either the whole piece is certified or just the center stone(s)—from recognized gemological laboratories. We require proper documentation for all significant gemstones to ensure authenticity and quality.

Accepted Laboratories Only

We only accept certifications from these reputable, established laboratories:

  • GIA (Gemological Institute of America)
  • AGL (American Gemological Laboratories)
  • GRS (Gem Research Swisslab)
  • EGL (European Gemological Laboratory)
  • IGI (International Gemological Institute)
  • Gübelin Gem Lab
  • AGS (American Gem Society)
  • SSEF (Swiss Gemmological Institute)

Report Number Matching

Certificate numbers are verified against laboratory online databases to ensure reports are legitimate and match the described gemstones.

Watch Documentation

Every watch includes original papers or equivalent certifying documents from the brand. Acceptable documentation includes:

  • Original certificate of authenticity
  • Receipt of purchase from authorized dealer or the original brand
  • Service records or receipts
  • Warranty cards with matching serial numbers
  • Manufacturer documentation

All watches must have verifiable documentation to be listed on our platform.

Trusted Dealer Network

We exclusively partner with reputable watch dealers who have established track records selling both online and in physical locations without authenticity disputes or customer complaints.

Our Commitment

Time and Carat partners with established dealers who provide proper documentation for every piece. While we verify documentation to the best of our ability, we encourage buyers to conduct their own due diligence and reach out with any questions before purchasing.

We cannot and do not guarantee that every item is 100% as described. However, we've built a platform where all the right filters are in place—checking certificates, verifying watch papers, approving listings for quality control, and thoroughly vetting vendors. By doing this work upfront, we make the authentication process easy and simple for you, pooling the best authenticated inventory available in one single place.

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