Edwardian Cartier Ruby and Diamond Reversible Swivel Stick Pin
A Cartier Jewel of Color, Motion, and Versatility
This Edwardian Cartier ruby and diamond reversible swivel stick pin is a remarkable example of refined early 20th-century jewelry design, combining elegance, technical ingenuity, and exceptional versatility. Marked “DÉPOSÉ CARTIER” on the stem, the piece reflects the sophisticated craftsmanship and inventive spirit associated with Cartier during the Edwardian and Belle Époque period.
The circular head is designed with a clever swivel construction, allowing the jewel to reveal multiple decorative combinations. One side features a vivid arrangement of calibré-cut rubies encircling a diamond-set center with a ruby accent, creating a bold and richly colored presentation. When turned, the reverse side offers a more luminous diamond-focused design, with old-cut diamonds surrounding a central ruby. This reversible feature allows the pin to shift beautifully between a vibrant ruby-forward look and a more classic diamond-centered appearance.
Its interchangeable character gives the jewel unusual styling potential. Worn as a refined stick pin, it can add distinction to a lapel, scarf, tie, hat, or tailored jacket. The reversible head also allows the wearer to adapt the look according to the occasion — from a vivid flash of ruby color to a more formal diamond composition. This sense of movement and transformation makes the piece especially appealing to collectors who appreciate jewelry that is not only beautiful, but also cleverly engineered.
The design reflects the elegance of the Edwardian era, with concentric circular forms, crisp white-metal geometry, old-cut diamonds, and vivid ruby accents. The combination of platinum-toned metalwork with warm gold detail around the central ruby creates an elegant contrast, while the target-like circular motif gives the piece a graphic and memorable presence.
A rare and collectible example of Cartier stick pin design, this jewel combines the charm of an antique gentlemen’s accessory with the refinement of a small work of wearable art. Its reversible construction, signed Cartier marking, and striking ruby and diamond composition make it a distinctive addition to any serious jewelry collection.
Key Features
• Edwardian Cartier stick pin marked “DÉPOSÉ CARTIER”
• Reversible swivel head with multiple styling options
• One side features calibré-cut rubies with diamond and ruby center
• Reverse side set with old-cut diamonds and a central ruby
• Elegant concentric circular design
• Versatile piece suitable for lapel, scarf, tie, hat, or jacket styling
• Refined early 20th-century craftsmanship
• Excellent estate condition
• A collectible example of antique Cartier jewelry
Technical Specifications
• Designer: Cartier
• Markings: DÉPOSÉ CARTIER
• Period: Edwardian / Belle Époque, early 20th century
• Type: Reversible Swivel Stick Pin
• Gemstones: Ruby, Diamond
• Diamond Cut: Old-cut diamonds
• Design: Circular reversible target-style head
• Condition: Excellent estate condition
This Edwardian Cartier Ruby and Diamond Reversible Swivel Stick Pin offers more than decorative beauty. With its rotating jewel head, contrasting ruby and diamond faces, and refined Cartier craftsmanship, it is a rare antique piece that can be styled and admired in several ways. Available now at DSF Antique Jewelry.
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