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 small scratches to the metal throughout, consistent with normal wear. Double pin fitting, with single safety catch.
- Additional marks: signed VAN CLEEF & ARPELS, French assay marks for 18 carat gold, maker's mark 'square P & Fils' for Péry & Fils.
- Sapphires: total weight approximately 30.00 - 35.00 carats, with typical inclusions, a few surface reaching, some small scratches and nicks to facets throughout, a few with more noticeable chips.
- Rubies: with typical inclusions, a few surface reaching, some small scratches to facets throughout.
- Please refer to the Conditions of Sale for further information regarding coloured stones.