Our Authentication Process
Every bag. Every time. No exceptions.
At Velvet Hammer Luxury, authentication isn't a feature — it's the foundation. Before any piece earns a place in our collection, it earns our confidence. We know firsthand how much counterfeit product circulates in the resale market, and we built this company to be the antidote.
How We Verify
1. Professional third-party authentication.
Every handbag we sell is independently authenticated by Entrupy, a leading professional authentication service trusted by resellers, retailers, and collectors worldwide. Not some bags. Not just the expensive ones. Every single piece.
2. Hands-on expert inspection.
Before and after third-party review, each bag is examined in-house: stitching, hardware weight and engraving, leather grain and smell, heat stamps, date codes and serial numbers, interior construction, and brand-specific details that counterfeiters consistently get wrong. If anything gives us pause, the bag doesn't get listed — period.
3. Documentation with every purchase.
Your bag ships with its Certificate of Authenticity, and our photos include date codes, serial numbers, and identifying details, so you can see exactly what we saw.
4. Provenance and condition transparency.
We photograph every bag honestly — including wear, if any — and describe condition in plain language. What you see is precisely what arrives at your door, in original dust bags and boxes whenever they accompany the piece.
Our Guarantee
We stand behind every item we sell. If a bag purchased from Velvet Hammer Luxury is ever determined not to be authentic by a recognized professional authentication service, we will refund your purchase in full — 100%, no time limit, no restocking fee, no questions.
We can make that promise because we've done the work before you ever click "add to cart."
Why It Matters to Us
Velvet Hammer Luxury was born from a hard lesson: we've been on the wrong end of the counterfeit market as consumers ourselves. That experience shaped everything about how we operate. We authenticate obsessively because we know exactly what it feels like not to be able to trust a seller — and we decided our customers would never feel that way about us.
A luxury bag is more than an accessory. It's craftsmanship, history, and often a milestone. You deserve to carry it with total confidence.
Velvet Hammer Luxury — soft touch, unshakeable standards.
Questions about a specific bag's authentication? Contact us at hello@velvethammerluxury.com — we're happy to share the documentation for any piece in our collection.