拍品的状况可能存在极大差异，而由于其性质使然，拍品难以处于完美无瑕的状态。拍品均以拍卖时的状况出售。

- Overall condition good. Small scratches, consistent with normal wear. Clasp secure. The bottom of the green Van Cleef & Arpels case and the white Van Cleef & Arpels outer box show signs of discoloration.
- Additional marks: maker's mark (unidentified); Au 750.
- Mother-of-pearl: in good condition, a few scratches throughout.
- Carnelian: in good condition, very few scratches throughout.
- Malachite: with typical banding and few minor scratches throughout.
- Tiger's eye quartz: with typical characteristics and few minor abrasions throughout.
- Please refer to the Conditions of Sale for further information regarding coloured stones.