Silver, hoodies, tees or hats: get the legit check done before money changes hands. Boaz reviews your Chrome Hearts by hand, with your digital certificate within 24 hours.
He checks fonts, materials, construction, codes and the brand-specific tells that replicas get wrong. If something is unclear, he asks for more photos.
Step 3
Get your verdict and certificate
Within 24 hours: authentic, not authentic or inconclusive, with the reasons why, plus a PDF certificate you can share.
Chrome Hearts authentication process and hallmark check
Knowing how to spot fake Chrome Hearts jewelry starts with a close look at the .925 stamp, hallmarks, lettering, and cross details. When I run a Chrome Hearts authentication, I follow these four steps:
Step 1
Hallmark & stamp inspection:
Authentic Chrome Hearts silver is hand-stamped or struck with dies, giving deep, crisp stampings. Counterfeits often look too clean and shallow, like laser engraving, or show blurry, rounded letters. Check the inside of a ring band, the back of a pendant, or near the clasp for the hallmarks.
Step 2
925 mark & copyright symbol:
Check the 925 stamp closely. On genuine pieces the dot sits very close to the digits, while fakes show odd spacing and rougher engraving. The copyright symbol on a fake can also differ in shape and finish, so a close Chrome Hearts copyright symbol check is a quick way to catch replicas.
Step 3
Lettering, cross shape & weight:
Compare letter weight and spacing across the piece. Fake inscriptions are often too thick and packed too closely together. The crosses on genuine Chrome Hearts pieces are well defined and sit deeply in the metal, while counterfeit crosses tend to look narrower, thinner, and shallower.
Step 4
Weight, finish & clasp details:
Genuine Chrome Hearts pieces feel heavy and solid, with a rich, even silver finish and smooth, well-made clasps and bails. Fakes often feel light, show rough casting marks, or have loose, flimsy clasps. For added confidence, use my online Chrome Hearts authentication, where I compare your piece against official standards.
Chrome Hearts questions, answered.
Buying secondhand shouldn't feel like a gamble. Here's what I get asked most about Chrome Hearts.
The written verdict and the PDF certificate are included, with no extra fees. There's no paid rush option: every order gets the same priority.
Within 24 hours of uploading clear photos, in most cases. If Boaz needs another photo, he asks straight away, so you're never left waiting without a reply.
Every Chrome Hearts item: clothing, accessories and shoes, including vintage and rare pieces. Choose the category when you order. If your item doesn't fit one, choose "Other" and Boaz will take a look.
Usually 8–12 photos taken with your phone in daylight: the full item front and back, the inside or labels, the brand stamp, any serial or date code, and close-ups of hardware and stitching.
The photo guide shows exactly what to take for bags, clothing, shoes and accessories.
If it's not authentic, you get a written verdict with the specific reasons, which many clients use as evidence with the seller, the marketplace or PayPal. Each platform makes its own decision, so we can't promise an outcome.
If the result is inconclusive, Boaz first asks for more photos. If it stays inconclusive, he explains why and refunds your order in full.
No. Every Chrome Hearts verdict is made by Boaz, a human authenticator, not by an app or AI scanner. That's why each verdict comes with the reasons behind it.
No. Legitique is an independent authentication service and isn't affiliated with Chrome Hearts. The certificate is an expert opinion that anyone can verify at certificate.legitique.com with its unique code.
Chrome Hearts Real vs Fake: Expert Authentication Guides
Step-by-step, human-verified legit check guides for Chrome Hearts clothing, bags and other items, written and reviewed by Boaz Kwak, Head of Authentication & Founder of Legitique.
Saved me a lot of money when buying an expensive purse that turned out to be fraudulent.
Jennifer BakerDesigner handbag
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Paul CollinsHermès
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Great from start to finish
I sent in photos of my Chanel bag for authentication and got a clear answer with useful details. It felt reliable and trustworthy, especially when buying expensive designer items online.
Jason GibsonChanel bag
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Fast, clear and detailed
What stood out to me the most was the fast response time and the detailed explanation in the report. Everything was well supported, which gave me confidence that the authentication was carried out carefully.
