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, including abrasion marks and small indentations to the metal. Both fitted with double pin back and single safety catch.
- Gross weight of each element: 24.08 grams (tallest brooch), 13.24 grams (smallest brooch).
-Mother-of-pearl, lapis lazuli, cornaline and jasper: in good condition, with typical appearance and a few light abrasion marks. Cornaline with a few small chips.
-Diamonds: bright and lively.
-Please refer to the Conditions of Sale for further information regarding coloured stones.
-Please refer to the Conditions of Sale for further information regarding the sale of endangered species.