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 signs of wear, with minor abrasions throughout gold. Fitted with a double pinstem clipback. Gross weight of each element: 4.1 grams (dangling emerald part) and 17.5 grams (brooch).
- Additional marks: ©1989, 750, French maker's mark partially erased and unidentifiable.
- Emeralds: with typical inclusions, minor chips at surface.
- Rubies: with typical inclusions, minor chips at surface.
- Diamonds: on average I to K color, VS1 to VS2 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.
- Please refer to the Conditions of Sale for further information regarding coloured stones.