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. Gross weight of each element: 46.4 grams (brooch) and 11.0 grams (necklace). Necklace fitted with a lobster clasp and brooch fitted with a single pinstem clipback.
- Opals: with good play-of-colour, minor chips at surface and a severe crack on one opal.
- Sapphires: with typical inclusions, minor chips at the junction of the table's facets and at the girdle.
- Cultured pearl: of grey 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.
- Diamonds: on average G color, VVS to VS 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.