拍品的狀況可能存在極大差異，而由於其性質使然，拍品難以處於完美無瑕的狀態。拍品均以拍賣時的狀況出售。

-Overall condition: good. Shows normal signs of wear and abrasions to metal throughout. Small areas of glue visible where the coral meets the yellow gold. Few very minor points of oxidation to the metal on the wings of the bee.
-Additional marks: unknown maker's mark.
-Coral: with typical characteristics including mottling. Minor abrasions to the coral throughout.
-Diamonds: bright and lively.
-Please refer to the Conditions of Sale for further information regarding colored stones.
-Please refer to the Conditions of Sale for further information regarding the sale of endangered species.