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, with minor abrasions throughout gold.
- Additional marks: 750, French maker’s mark partially erased.
- Peridot: with typical inclusions, a few surface-reaching, scratches and cracks at surface. Gemstone is slightly loose in frame, but secure.
- Opals: scratches and minor cracks at surface.
- Coloured sapphires: with typical inclusions and chips at the junction of the table's facets and at the girdle.
- Diamonds: on average J to N color, SI clarity. Colour has been gauged as far as the mounting permits. bright and lively.
- Please refer to the Conditions of Sale for further information regarding coloured stones.