拍品的狀況可能存在極大差異，而由於其性質使然，拍品難以處於完美無瑕的狀態。拍品均以拍賣時的狀況出售。

- Overall condition good. Wear commensurate with age. Single pin fitting and safety catch.
- Additional marks: signed VAN CLEEF et ARPELS, French mark for platinum, partial French assay mark for 18 carat gold to the pin.
- Diamonds: total weight approximately 2.50 - 3.00 carats, assessed to be on average H to I colour, VS to SI clarity.
- Emeralds: with typical inclusions, some small scratches and nicks throughout, one stone to the petals deficient.
- Onyx: with some small scratches and nicks, one area with small evidence of repair, possibly replaced by black lacquer.
- Citrine: with some small abrasion marks.
- Please refer to the Conditions of Sale for further information regarding coloured stones.