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: fair. Shows signs of wear and repair, including abrasion marks, indentations to the metal and several evidence of solder. Both brooch elements fitted with single pin back and safety catch.
-Additional marks: 585.
-Emeralds: with typical inclusions, some surface reaching and a few chips.
-Diamonds: on average H to I colour, with a few lower grades, and SI clarity.
-Cultured pearls: of white bodycolour with rosé overtones. Few typical blemishes such as pits and alteration to nacre.
-Please refer to the Conditions of Sale for further information regarding coloured stones.