A parrot

A Neoclassical banded agate intaglio, circa 1820, reclaimed from an old piece of jewellery. It is incised with a parrot, the bird associated with happiness and good fortune. Set to a sleek, 100% Australian ethically sourced platinum ring mount and signed HPJ to interior. The ring is size O [US 7]. These are custom made one off rings, no two are ever the same.

1950 Australian dollars