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 commensurate with age, including abrasion marks. Fitted with double pin clip back and safety catch.
-Additional marks: French maker's mark (unidentified), MADE IN FRANCE.
-Rubies: with typical inclusions, several surface reaching, visible cavities and abraded surface.
-Demantoid garnets: with typical inclusions, some surface reaching, abraded surface and some chips. -Emeralds: with typical inclusions, some surface reaching and a few chips.
-Diamonds: on average SI clarity. Colour cannot be gauged due to the colour of the mounting.
-Coloured diamonds: bright and lively.
-Please refer to the Conditions of Sale for further information regarding coloured stones.