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 light abrasion marks and small indentations to the metal. Both fitted with a single pin back and safety catch; the Buccellati brooch also fitted with a loop for wear as pendant.
-Additional marks: 18K (on the Cartier brooch); Italian maker's mark, ITALY, 18K, Au750, Ag925, scratch number (on the Buccellati brooch).
-Diamonds: bright and lively.
-Ruby: with typical inclusions, some surface reaching and abrasion marks on the surface.
-Please refer to the Conditions of Sale for further information regarding coloured stones.