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.

Pearls:
Shape: a mixture of near-round, barrel and irregular shapes
Colour: generally cream, some more silver/white
Skins: typical surface blemishes with some pitting and wrinkling visible. A few pearls with surface fissures
Lustre: generally of medium lustre, with some a little duller
Emeralds with numerous typical inclusions
Diamons with a few small chips visible to girdles on close inspection
Please see Important Notice under Conditions of Sale regarding coloured stones