Cartier 1895 w/ Pave Remake?

thewolf · Jun 25, 2009

Hi all,

I''m wondering if anyone knows of an excellent replica of the Cartier 1895 with pave setting (I would prefer it to be as close as the original). I have found some threads on here talking about this, including one person doing a custom through whiteflash. I also found a setting on whiteflash that looks somewhat similar, but doesn''t look quite the same (what do you guys think?):

http://www.whiteflash.com/Engagement-Rings/Styles/Diamond-Settings/-Flush-Fit--Diamond-Engagement-Ring_1063.htm

I have discussed going the custom route, but am worried that it might not come out close enough. I understand it can''t be made exactly. The other problem with going custom is that it will take some time to make, and I need it sooner rather than later. It also seems to be much more costly to go custom, than buying an already-made setting (like the one above). I''ve considered whiteflash, heard leon mage is good (but could take long and is more expensive), any others possibly worth considering?

But then again do not think I can afford the markup by goign with Cartier directly, without going too small on the center stone, but am also considering this.

What should I do?

mrscushion · Jun 25, 2009

Hi, thewolf, welcome to Pricescope!

My setting was inspired by the 1895 Pave setting. Here is a link to pictures. I leave it up to you to judge how close it is to the original. I am beyond thrilled with how it came out. It was done by Brilliant Earth. I don''t know how much FI paid for it, but I think it was under $2K.

I would advise you to get a setting custom made and not pay the Cartier prices, which are truly outrageous. It would be one thing if your future fiancee insists on Cartier and nothing else would do, but if that is not the case, I would not go down that route.

If you need the ring urgently, how about proposing with either the diamond only or with the diamond in an inexpensive temporary setting while the final setting is custom made?