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. Accompanied by a Cartier invoice dated 1967.
-Case: pen's inscriptions on the back of the case.
-Additional marks: R.
-Diamonds: total diamond weight: 9.21 carats. On average F to H color, VVS to VS clarity. Colour has been gauged as far as the mounting permits.
-Rubies: total ruby weight: 75.72 carats. With typical inclusions, a few surface-reaching and chips at cabochons' surface and at the junction of the table's facets and at the girdle of faceted rubies.
-Please refer to the Conditions of Sale for further information regarding coloured stones.