At Kissing Auctions many unique Jewelry items , Diamonds and Color Gem Stones are Auctioned through its Vendors. All items in the Auction have been authenticated by Our In House Expert Team.

THIS IS AN ONLINE ONLY AUCTION.

• Auction starts as per current Auction Calendars.
• Auction ends as per current Auction Calendars. 
• For Unsold lots a Buy now feature is also available to buy for up to 10 days.

WHAT IS AN ONLINE TIMED ONLY AUCTION?

We are happy to announce that the moment all lots in these auctions are subject to 0 %  buyers premium.

An Online Only auction is an easy and exciting way to buy Fine Jewellery , Loose Gem Stones and  Watches at auction. Bid from home on your desktop, mobile or tablet.

These auctions are available to online bidders only. Unlike a room auction which takes place in real time, where there is an auctioneer and audience, an Online Only timed auction is automatically conducted 100% online via our website.

• Register to bid on our Online Only platform and to be kept informed of upcoming auctions.
• Similar to an Ebay style auction, the Online Only auction has a start and end date normally running for up to 5 to 15 days.
• Place your bids online once the catalogue has opened and you will see the progress of bidding.
• All bids placed via the website are executed immediately against the current highest bid or the item's reserve (if any).
• Just like traditional room auctions, we run a "going, going, gone" period so you don't miss out at the last moment on the item you love. If a bid is placed within 1 hour prior to an auction closing, we will extend the auction by another 5 or 10 minutes on an ongoing basis. For this reason Auction may not end in Numerical orders.
• We offer Worldwide shipping (fully insured).
• Collection for items won is also available from our Head office in New Delhi with prior appointment.
• Please allow up to 7 working days from the close of the auction for the dispatch of your item (subject to address and credit card security verification).
• To prevent credit card fraud, a security verification procedure is in place for credit card purchases. 

Tips for successful bidding

A good idea is to place your maximum bids on your desired lots during the auction period. You will receive automatic email notifications if your bid has been exceeded. Join the auction online for last minute bidding a couple of hours before the scheduled end.

1. This doesn’t mean that the Purchaser will pay the maximum amount – If the auction activity is at a lower level on the day the Purchaser may win the item for less upto reserve price of the lot.
2. The Purchaser making the highest Bid for a Lot which exceeds the Reserve price and which is accepted by the Auctioneer (whether by the fall of the hammer or otherwise) will be the successful Purchaser of the Lot at the price specified in the Bid.
3. A Purchaser cannot reduce its current bid once it has been placed / accepted by the system.
4. Once the item is being auctioned, pre-auction bids and live auction bids cannot be changed.
5. All bids placed while the Lot is being auctioned will need to be according to the bid increment set by the Live Online Bidding System.
6. In the event that there are two Bids for the same amount, the earlier of the two Bids will take precedence.
7. In the event that there is a dispute in relation to the making of a Bid, or the last or highest Bid, the decision of the  Auctioneer will be final and binding.

Payment

• All Bid prices are in US $ (unless otherwise stated) and all cost including GST.
• At the conclusion of the Auction the successful Purchaser does authorize the Auctioneer to effect immediate payment of the Total Price by authorized credit card deduction.
• In the event that the credit card provided for payment has a dollar limit for each individual transaction made on it the Auctioneer can process any number of transactions until the total amount owed is paid.
• Should the credit available on the successful Purchaser’s credit card be insufficient to cover the total amount owing the Auctioneer is permitted to deduct any portion of the amount owing from the credit card in reduction of the total amount owing and call upon the successful Purchaser to effect immediate payment of and balance owing.
• At the sole discretion of the Auctioneer the successful Purchaser can affect payment of the Total Price by an authorized credit card deduction immediately after the Auction. All Invoices are sent soon after the auction is over.
• Winning Purchaser can pay the invoice by authorized credit / debit cards up to 3000  US $ only. Over 3000 $ invoices can only be paid by Wire transfer / Bank transfer only.
• Wire transfer payment is to be deposited into the bank Account nominated by the Auctioneer. The details for the wire transfer will be at the invoice.

In the case where there is no Payment Made after 10 days :

• sue the Purchaser for the Total Price of the Lot, or
• resell the Lot (without notice to the Purchaser) and claim from the Purchaser any shortfall between the Total Price and the resale price together with all costs and charges arising from such resale;

Delivery

• Delivery of a Lot will be arranged by the Auctioneer to the place nominated by the successful Purchaser at the time of online registration. All deliveries must be made to a specified street address (not a post office box) and receipt of the Lot must be acknowledged by the signature of the successful Purchaser of their nominated agent. The delivery address cannot be altered after closure of the online Auction.
• A Lot will only be delivered once the Total Price is paid in full.
• Once the Lot is delivered the risk in it will pass to the successful Purchaser however title to the Lot will only pass to the successful Purchaser when the Total Price is paid and cleared.
• Should the Purchaser fail to accept delivery of a Lot the Auctioneer will in addition to all other remedies available to the Auctioneer be entitled to terminate the Purchaser’s access to the Live Online Bidding System.

Return of Lots/Refusal to Accept Delivery

1. The Auctioneer warrants that all Lots sold have good title and match the description as contained in the catalogue.
2. Any Lot purchased at an online Auction cannot be returned to the Auctioneer or delivery refused by the Purchaser, for any reason whatsoever unless:
   • the Lot is damaged during the course of delivery,
   • the Purchaser is able to provide the written opinion of a competent expert or authority that the Lot purchased is not as described in the catalogue.
3. Upon receipt of the returned Lot, subject to the Auctioneer in its sole discretion being satisfied that the Lot has been damaged during the course of delivery or is not as described in the catalogue the Auctioneer will either repair the Lot or refund to the Purchaser all monies paid.
4. In the event that the Auctioneer is not satisfied that the Lot has been damaged during the course of delivery or is not as described in the catalogue the Lot will be returned to the Purchaser without any further action required to be taken by the Auctioneer or entertained by the Purchaser.

Service

The Auctioneer may at any time suspend the provision of the Live Online Bidding System without any prior notice or warning to a Purchaser. Any suspension occurring during an online Auction will render void any individual transaction occurring but not complete at the time of the suspension.

 Termination

The Auctioneer may terminate the Purchaser’s access to the Live Online Bidding System at its sole discretion.

The Purchaser may cease to remain a registered bidder effective upon receipt of a notice to the Auctioneer, provided that such termination will not take effect until such time as all current online transactions are completed and all accrued obligations have been satisfied.

Privacy

Upon registering as a Bidder, a Purchaser does authorize the Auctioneer to utilize private and personal information obtained for the delivery of promotional material, compliance with the law, internal and administrative purposes.

 Auctioneers Liability/Purchaser’s Indemnity

The Auctioneer is not responsible for and the Purchaser will not make any actions, claims, demands for losses, damages, costs and expenses against the Auctioneer in relation to:

1. Bids not received, processed or accepted due to online technical difficulties of the Live Online Bidding System
2. the non-availability of the Live Online Bidding System
3. the capacity of the Live Online Bidding System
4. failure to provide continuous uninterrupted Live Online Bidding
5. failure to provide reasonable security of the Live Online Bidding System
6. any illegal or inappropriate use of the Website and Live Online Bidding System

The Purchaser does indemnify the Auctioneer against any actions, claims, demands for losses, damages, costs and expenses claimed or incurred by any person or entity arising from the Purchaser’s use of the Live Online Bidding System.

General

1. Winning bid means as a purchaser has bid for a particular Lot and the Auctioneer has acknowledged that purchaser as being the successful purchaser at which time a binding contract subject to these terms and conditions has been entered into.
2. Auctioneer means Kissing Auctions and  any of its associated and subsidiary companies and entities or their duly appointed employees, servants and agents.
3. Lot means any lot or lots for sale either individually or as a group at the Auctioneer’s sole discretion.
4. Website means https://www.kissingauctions.com
5. Live Online Bidding System means https://www.kissingauctions.com
6. The Auctioneer will endeavor to provide the Purchaser with email notifications in relation to the status of online Auctions the Purchaser is participating in, whether the Purchaser is the successful bidder, delivery details and Lot Invoices. The Purchaser will not be entitled to make a claim for loss or damage should such emails not be forthcoming.
7. The Auctioneer may vary the terms and conditions of the Live Online Bidding System from time to time and will make same available on the Website such varied terms and conditions to take effect from the date they are listed on the Website.

Specific Terms & Conditions for Absentee Bidding

If you are unable or do not wish to attend the whole auction you can place an Automatic / Absentee Bid via the Kissing Auctions Website. Absentee bidding types means maximum bids.

Maximum Bids

1. With this type of bid you provide means the maximum / suspense amount you are willing to pay for the Lot.
2. Your bid is left with the platform  and executed means your Maximum bid is pleased for a particular lot. Another bidder may also put a Maximum / Suspense bid and try to be the winner. The highest Maximum bidder becomes the winner subject to meets the Reserve Price of the lot.
3. This doesn’t mean that you will pay the maximum amount – If the auction activity is at a lower level on the day you may get the item for less subject to meeting of the Reserve Price.

For Absentee Bids / Maximum Bids

1. Your Absentee Bid / Maximum Bid includes GST .
2. The Maximum / Absentee Bid can be submitted online to the start of the auction.
3. If multiple Maximum / Absentee Bids for the same amount are received, the bid that is received first will be given precedence.
   
4. Kissing Auctions cannot be held liable for any failure to our website which prevents an Maximum / absentee bids being placed.
   

Absentee Bidder Responsibilities

1. Maximum / Absentee bidders will not be able to amend or cancel their bids once placed . 
   
2. To pay the Auctioneer all costs involved with the Lots(s) offered after any successful bids.

To Apply to Become a Registered Bidder

1. The Bidder must be 18 years or older and permitted by law to enter into a legally binding contract.
2. The Bidder must be authorized to provide the information requested in the online application form and in doing so does not breach any law relating to privacy or personal information.
3. The Bidder must provide details of an acceptable credit card with sufficient funds to make online payments and does authorize the Auctioneer to take all necessary steps to authorize the Auctioneer’s use of the credit card.

Once Becoming a Registered Bidder

1. The Bidder / Absentee Bidder must ensure that all Bidder information is kept up to date. The Auctioneer will not be responsible for any loss, damage or claims for compensation arising from the Bidder’s failure to provide accurate and up to date information.
2. The Bidder will be provided with a login and password to the Kissing Auctions Website, which are personal to the Bidder and cannot be shared or disclosed to any other third party. The receipt by the Auctioneer of the individual  Bidder’s login and password to initiate the Bid is deemed sufficient authorization from the Bidder. In the event that there has been unauthorized use of the Bidder’s password and/or login, the Bidder will remain liable for all costs, fees, charges and other amounts which may become payable to the Auctioneer as a result of a completed Bids / Absentee Bid. The Bidder must immediately notify the Auctioneer if it becomes aware of any unauthorized use of the login and or password.
3. The Bidder can request the Auctioneer to remove him from the Kissing Auctions customer database. The Auctioneer can delay such request until all current obligations on the part of the Bidder are satisfied and is only possible under very special circumstances with proofs.
   

The Auctioneer may refuse, suspend or terminate the Bidder’s access to the Website login if the  Bidder fails to comply with these terms and conditions, provides untrue incomplete or inaccurate information or is involved in false, misleading or illegal conduct.

Auction Process

1. Once the individual becomes a registered Bidder, he agrees to comply with the standard room auction Terms and Conditions that apply to the auction where the Purchaser’s bid is placed.
2. The Bidder (provided that they are a registered bidder) may make an offer to purchase a Lot offered by Kissing Auctions by way of the Website by submitting an online maximum bid.
3. The Website will provide the Auction date and auction particulars. A register Bidder is responsible for monitoring the auction in which it is participating.
4. The Auctioneer is entitled in its sole discretion to cease Bids  whether Maximum / Absentee Bidding before the nominated commencement time or to close bidding on a particular Lot for any reason whatsoever including but not limited to errors or delays caused to the Website.
5. The Auctioneer is entitled in its sole discretion before an auction commences or is completed, to withdraw any Lot for sale, for any reason whatsoever including but not limited to if the Lot is incorrectly described, has an incorrect auction estimate or is unavailable.
6. Each Bid is an irrevocable offer by the Bidder to purchase the Lot. A Bid can either be accepted by the Kissing Auctions on behalf of the vendor, refused by the Auctioneer or the Auctioneer can withdraw the Lot from the Auction sale.
7. A Bidder cannot reduce its current bid once it has been accepted by the Auctioneer.
8. With a maximum bid, if the Bidder is the highest bidder at the time the Lot is offered for auction .This doesn’t mean that the Maximum / Absentee Bidder will pay the maximum amount – If the auction activity is at a lower level on the day, and at or below the reserve amount, the Purchaser may win the item for less but up to the Reserve Price only.
9. The Bidder making the highest Bid for a Lot which equals or exceeds the reserve and which is accepted by the Auctioneer  will be the successful Purchaser of the Lot at the price specified in the Bid and  any additional charges that the Purchaser is obliged to pay including but not limited to tax, delivery, insurance charges and credit card charges if applicable (Total Price).
10. In the event that there is a dispute in relation to the making of a Bid, or the last or highest Bid, the decision of the Auctioneer will be final and binding.

Payment

1. All Bids prices are in US $ Dollars (unless otherwise stated) and are GST inclusive.
2. At the conclusion of the Auction the successful Purchaser does authorize the Auctioneer to effect immediate payment of the Total Price by authorized credit card deduction.
3. In the event that the credit card provided for payment has a dollar limit for each individual transaction made on it the Auctioneer can process any number of transactions until the total amount owed is paid.
4. Should the credit available on the successful Purchaser’s credit card be insufficient to cover the total amount owing the Auctioneer is permitted to deduct any portion of the amount owing from the credit card in reduction of the total amount owing and call upon the successful Purchaser to effect immediate payment of and balance owing.
5. At the sole discretion of the Auctioneer the successful Purchaser can affect payment of the Total Price by an authorized credit card deduction immediately after the Auction of an amount equivalent to 20% of the Total Price as (Deposit) and for the remaining 80% of the Total Price to be paid by direct deposit (telegraphic transfer deposit) by the successful Purchaser within seven (7) business days of closure of the auction. Payment is to be deposited into the bank account nominated by the Auctioneer.
6. Should the successful Purchaser refuse or be unable to pay in full for the Lot purchased, the Deposit, or the remainder of the Total Price in the event that a Deposit was paid or fail to comply with any of the terms and conditions contained herein, the Auctioneer can in its absolute discretion:

In the case where there is no Deposit paid:

1. sue the Purchaser for the Total Price of the Lot, or
2. resell the Lot (without notice to the Purchaser) and claim from the Purchaser any shortfall between the Total Price and the resale price together with all costs and charges arising from such resale;

In the case where there is a Deposit paid:

1. forfeit the Deposit paid and resell the Lot (without notice to the Purchaser) and claim from the Purchaser any shortfall between the Total Price less the deposit forfeited and the resale price together with all costs and charges arising from such resale.

Notwithstanding the above the Auctioneer may in its sole discretion elect not to proceed with the sale of the Lot to the Purchaser in the event that the credit card payment of a successful Purchaser is not able to be processed due to credit card errors or insufficient funds.

Delivery

1. Delivery of a Lot will be arranged by the Auctioneer to the place nominated by the successful Purchaser at the time of Bid registration. All deliveries must be made to a specified street address (not a post office box) and receipt of the Lot must be acknowledged by the signature of the successful Purchaser or their nominated agent.
2. A Lot will only be delivered once the Total Price is paid in full.
3. Once the Lot is delivered the risk in it will pass to the successful Purchaser however title to the Lot will only pass to the successful Purchaser when the Total Price is paid and cleared.

Should the Purchaser fail to accept delivery of a Lot the Auctioneer will in addition to all other remedies available to the Auctioneer be entitled to terminate the Purchaser’s access to the Website.

Return of Lots/Refusal to Accept Delivery

1. The Auctioneer warrants that all Lots sold have good title and match the description as contained in the catalogue.
2. Any Lot purchased at an online Auction cannot be returned to the Auctioneer or delivery refused by the Purchaser, for any reason whatsoever unless:
   1. the Lot is damaged during the course of delivery,
   2. the Purchaser is able to provide the written opinion of a competent expert or authority that the Lot purchased is not as described in the catalogue.
3. Upon receipt of the returned Lot, subject to the Auctioneer in its sole discretion being satisfied that the Lot has been damaged during the course of delivery or is not as described in the catalogue the Auctioneer will either repair the Lot or refund to the Purchaser all monies paid.

In the event that the Auctioneer is not satisfied that the Lot has been damaged during the course of delivery or is not as described in the catalogue the Lot will be returned to the Purchaser without any further action required to be taken by the Auctioneer or entertained by the Purchaser.

Service

The Auctioneer may at any time suspend the provision of the  Bidding facility without any prior notice or warning to a Purchaser. Any suspension will render void any individual transaction occurring but not complete at the time of the suspension.

Termination

The Auctioneer may terminate the Bidder’s access to the Website at its sole discretion.

The  Bidder may cease to remain a registered  bidder effective upon receipt of a notice in writing to the Auctioneer, provided that such termination will not take effect until such time as all current online transactions are completed and all accrued obligations have been satisfied.

 Privacy

 Upon registering as an Bidder or the Absentee Bidder does authorize the Auctioneer to utilize private and personal information obtained for the delivery of promotional material, compliance with the law, internal and administrative purposes.

 Auctioneer’s Liability/Purchaser’s Indemnity

 The Auctioneer is not responsible for and the Bidder will not make any actions, claims, demands for losses, damages, costs and expenses against the Auctioneer in relation to:

1. Bids not received, processed or accepted due to online technical difficulties of the Website
2. the non-availability of the Website
3. the capacity of the Website
4. failure to provide reasonable security of the Website
5. any illegal or inappropriate use of the Website

The Bidder does indemnify the Auctioneer against any actions, claims, demands for losses, damages, costs and expenses claimed or incurred by any person or entity arising from the Absentee Bidder’s use of the Website.

 General

1. Bid or Current Bid or Winning Bid placed means such time as a purchaser has bid for a particular Lot and the Auctioneer has acknowledged that purchaser as being the successful purchaser at which time a binding contract subject to these terms and conditions has been entered into.
2. Auctioneer means Kissing Auctions and any of its associated and subsidiary companies and entities or their duly appointed employees, servants and agents.
3. Lot means any lot or lots for sale either individually or as a group at the Auctioneer’s sole discretion.
4. Website means https://www.kissingauctions.com
5. The Auctioneer will endeavor to provide the Bidder with email notifications in relation to the status of auctions the  Bidder is participating in, whether the  Bidder is the successful bidder, delivery details and Lot Invoices. The Bidder will not be entitled to make a claim for loss or damage should such emails not be forthcoming.
6. The Auctioneer may vary the terms and conditions for Bidding from time to time and will make same available on the Website such varied terms and conditions to take effect from the date they are listed on the Website.
7. Vendor means sellers / Manufacturers / Wholesalers / Gem traders associated with Kissing Auctions as registered suppliers. 

Terms & Conditions - Credit Notes

This section sets out the Terms and Conditions of Credit Notes issued by Kissing Auctions. These Terms and Conditions are applicable from the time of issue of the Credit Note until the time of expiry:  

Issue

1. Kissing Auctions Credit Notes are issued only by Kissing Auctions Head Office in its sole discretion.
2. Kissing Auctions Credit Notes are not redeemable for cash and are non-refundable.

Redemption

1. Amounts issued on a Kissing Auctions Credit Note are in US $ or in the currency in which the original purchase was made.
2. Credit note redemption can only be redeemed in US $ or in the currency in which the original purchase was made.
3. Goods purchased using a Credit Note are sold subject to the normal Kissing Auctions Terms and Conditions for goods purchased in auctions.
4. In the event that your purchase is greater than the value of your Credit Note, Kissing Auctions will require you to pay the additional amount.
5. In the event that your purchase is less than the value of your Credit Note, your Credit Note will be partially allocated to your purchase. The balance of the Credit Note will continue to be available for your use but must be fully used within 12 months from the original date of issue of the Credit Note.

Expiry

1. All Kissing Auctions Credit Notes are valid for 12 months from the issue date.
2. It is the customer’s responsibility to redeem the value placed on the Credit Note within that time frame.
3. Kissing Auctions is unable to extend Credit Notes beyond the expiry date.

Security

The receiver of Kissing Auctions Credit Note is responsible for the safety and use of the Credit Note.

Terms & Conditions - Warranty on Watches

To assist customers to understand the condition of the watch sold, all watches have been classified based on the following guide:

• New - The item is new and has not been privately owned
• As New - The item presents as new and is in very good condition. The item may or may not have been privately owned
• Pre-Owned - The item has been privately owned and/or has some signs of wear (e.g. a scratch) 

Kissing Auctions provides its own 3 month limited warranty on “pre-owned” and “as-new” watches purchased at  Kissing Auctions.

For “new” watches, Kissing Auctions provides its own limited warranty for the period stated in the catalogue description.

The hands and watch movement are the only components covered under the limited warranty.

This is a limited warranty and does not include:

• Ageing and wear and tear from normal use.
• Damage resulting from improper handling, negligence, accidents, tampering or incorrect use of the watch.
• Any external damage to the product.
• Change of battery.
• Any loss of stones or gems on the outer portion of the watch or watch face.
• Moisture damage to a watch not marked water resistant.
• Any damage that occurs as a result of a water resistant watch being used under conditions which exceed the watch manufacturer’s water resistance guidelines.
• Water damage caused to a water resistant watch where the crown is not screwed down.
• Any modifications or 3rd party repairs will void the warranty.

Warranty on watches shipped to destinations outside India:

• All watches shipped to destinations outside India are covered by the above warranty on condition that the watch is returned.
• All return costs to Head Office including shipping charges, customs, duties and other related costs will be for the buyer's expense