The condition of lots can vary widely and the nature of the lots sold means that they are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. Lots are sold in the condition they are in at the time of sale.

- Overall condition: good. Shows normal signs of wear, with minor abrasions throughout gold and silver, lack of gilt and severe oxidation stains. Fitted with a concealed clasp.
- Pearls: of cream to silver bodycolor, partly with rosé and green overtones, nice luster and typical variations to nacre. With some typical blemishes and some lack of nacre and scratches at surface. Drilled.
- Rubies: with typical inclusions, severe cracks and chips at the junction of the table's facets.
- Peridots: with typical inclusions, severe cracks and chips at the junction of the table's facets.
- Emeralds: with typical inclusions, severe cracks and chips at the junction of the table's facets.
- Sapphires: with typical inclusions, severe cracks and chips at the junction of the table's facets.- Quartz: with typical inclusions, severe cracks and chips at the junction of the table's facets.
- Diamonds: with chips at the junction of the table's facets.
- Please refer to the Conditions of Sale for further information regarding coloured stones.