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. Shows normal sins of wear commensurate with age, including some abrasion marks. Fitted with secure clasp.
-Seed pearls and pearls: seed pearls with cream bodycolour and pearls with white bodycolour, partly with rosé and green overtones. With typical blemishes such as pits and wrinkles. A few strands deficient.
-Rock crystal: with some small chips.
-Diamonds: on average VS to SI clarity. Colour has been gauged as far as the mounting permits. With chips at the junction of the table's facets and at the girdle.
-Cord: very good condition.
-Please refer to the Conditions of Sale for further information regarding coloured stones.