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. Some scratches and small nicks to the metal throughout, consistent with normal wear. The brooch with small traces of solder and minor evidence of repair, with traces of glue residue to the pearls. Pendant with suspension loop to the reverse, brooch with single pin fitting and safety catch.
- Additional marks (pendant): London hallmarks for 18 carat gold, date letter 'r' for 1972, 750, sponsor's mark 'JAD' for John Donald.
- Additional marks (brooch): London hallmarks for 18 carat gold, date letter 'r' for 1972, 750, sponsor's mark 'MAG' for Martin Alan Gard.
- Diamonds: total weight approximately 1.40 - 1.60 carats, assessed to be on average I to K colour, mainly SI clarity, a few I clarity.
- Pearls: of cream body colour, with rose and green overtones, a few small blemishes.
- Please refer to the Conditions of Sale for further information regarding coloured stones.