Best Cartier 1895 repro (plain or pave)?

[gotsomequestions]

Hello all,

Hope you don't mind me jumping in here to see if I can get some help from you.

I'm inheriting a 1-carat diamond that I'd like to set it in a setting that comes as close to possible as the 1895. I'm not sure yet about plain vs. pave, so recs on both would be great.

I tried searching some old posts about this, and it looks like the Vatche Caroline might come close? Any others I should take a look at?

Also, can I order just the setting from an online vendor and have a local jeweler set it? Is that a common thing that's done? Or would I need to send the diamond out? I don't have any paperwork on the stone since it's being passed down and would rather not have to get it appraised.

Thanks in advance!

 

[diamondseeker2006]

It is best to send the stone so the ringmaker can set it. I think Victor Canera's Trueste is a little closer than the Vatche Caroline.

There is a plain version and one with a pave shank and basket:

https://www.victorcanera.com/rings/engagement/the-trueste-solitaire

https://www.victorcanera.com/rings/engagement/the-trueste-with-pave

 

[gotsomequestions]

It is best to send the stone so the ringmaker can set it. I think Victor Canera's Trueste is a little closer than the Vatche Caroline.

There is a plain version and one with a pave shank and basket:

https://www.victorcanera.com/rings/engagement/the-trueste-solitaire

https://www.victorcanera.com/rings/engagement/the-trueste-with-pave

Thank you, diamondseeker! If I send it out, I'll need to get it appraised then, right? I read somewhere that I need to send a copy of the appraisal with my diamond. Is it pricey to get an appraisal?

Sorry so many questions, don't really know what to do.