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.

NECKLACE
Overall condition: good with normal signs of wear, sliding clasp in good working order with good tension, maker’s marks and French assay marks for gold, reverse of central plaque with applied plaque reading ‘CHAUMET PARIS’, tarnishing, scratches and nicks commensurate with age and use, gross weight: 113.4g
Diamonds: none deficient, good commercial quality
Cultured pearls: whitish cream body colours, good, symmetrical round shapes, generally smooth skins, good lustres, most with rosé and green overtones, minor abrasion commensurate with use, typical surface features such as dimples, veins and welts

BRACELET
Overall condition: good with normal signs of wear, box and tongue clasp with safety catch in good working order with good tension, maker’s marks and French assay marks for gold, with applied plaque reading ‘CHAUMET PARIS’, small areas of tarnishing, scratches and nicks commensurate with age and use, gross weight: 43.0g
Diamonds: none deficient, good commercial quality
Cultured pearls: whitish cream body colours, good, symmetrical round shapes, generally smooth skins, good lustres, most with rosé and green overtones, minor abrasion commensurate with use, typical surface features such as dimples, veins and welts

EARRINGS
Overall condition: good with normal signs of wear, clip fittings in good working order with good tension, adhesive clip cushions perished, maker’s marks and French assay marks for gold, with one applied plaque reading ‘CHAUMET PARIS’, small areas of tarnishing, scratches and nicks commensurate with age and use, gross weight: 17.6g
Diamonds: none deficient, good commercial quality