拍品的狀況可能存在極大差異，而由於其性質使然，拍品難以處於完美無瑕的狀態。拍品均以拍賣時的狀況出售。

Overall condition fair, shows signs of normal wear.
The opal is crazed with some cracks reaching the surface. The colors of the opals are primarily light orange and green. The opal is semi-translucent.
The ruby is purplish pink with facet abrasions and typical inclusions. The diamonds are bright and lively, HI color and VS/SI with a few I clarity.
The diamonds are old European and old mine-cut with small tables and larger open culets.
One diamond is chipped.
The demantoid garnets are bright, several have been replaced. The cuts vary from full to single-cut.
Solder repair is evident on the back of the brooch.
The emeralds are probably not original to the piece.
Width Approximately 2 ins. (5 cm)
Length: Approximately 1 ½ ins. (3 ½ cm)

The condition of lots sold can vary widely due to factors such as age, previous damage, restoration, repair and wear and tear. The nature of the lots sold means that they will rarely be in perfect condition. Lots are sold in the condition they are in at the time of the sale.