2017 Holiday Pendant Guesses

[kate2828]

It's pretty but think it will be hard to wear because of the color. Also, kind of reminds me of my hardwood floors.

 

[texasgirliegirl]

View attachment 3816959 Ok here's a reference comparison on the tigers eye in YG vs the bulls eye in PG (red tigers eye) .

It does look pretty. But since I have a letterwood pendant in pink gold, it does look similar. I'll have to wait and see.

I had a very sneaky feeling that this stone would look like letterwood.....

 

[pazt]

I had a very sneaky feeling that this stone would look like letterwood.....

Yup - it's that brown hue and similar striations

 

[kimber418]

It was a 2012 Limited Edition pendant when they first discovered the wood material in VCA Paris

Thank you pazt..... now I am remembering this.

 

[texasgirliegirl]

Yup - it's that brown hue and similar striations

Might be really pretty layered with a 20 motif (letterwood).
Also, perhaps this will appeal to those who love the color of letterwood but can't get beyond the idea that they are buying wood and prefer stone. The movement of TE is so pretty so I can appreciate the appeal.
The first photo posted I love.....the following (more brown) examples, not so much.
I wonder if there will be variation in the color like there was with the gray MOP?

 

[Violet Bleu]

Might be really pretty layered with a 20 motif (letterwood).
Also, perhaps this will appeal to those who love the color of letterwood but can't get beyond the idea that they are buying wood and prefer stone. The movement of TE is so pretty so I can appreciate the appeal.
The first photo posted I love.....the following (more brown) examples, not so much.
I wonder if there will be variation in the color like there was with the gray MOP?

I hope there are some with more of a red or burgundy hue!

 

[Coconuts40]

I find it very very pretty, but quite honestly I am very disappointed VCA could not be more creative in their options. At this time, VCA now has three options that can pass for each other: Bulls eye, TE, Letterwood. They are way too similar to motivate a purchase from me.

It makes me wonder if VCA plans to retire TE or perhaps letter wood and replace it with this semiprecious stone. I personally don't let the thought of wood prevent me from purchasing letter wood, but I can see how many would be hesitant. This may just be its replacement?

 

[HADASSA]

Got the picture online, but not sure if it's the right one! Does anyone know the price?

VINTAGE ALHAMBRA Pendant set in Rose Gold with Bull's Eye and 1 Diamond
$3350
1 Round Diamond: 0.05 ct 1 Bull's Eye Motif: 2.50 ct Rose Gold Weight: 5.90 gr

WorldWide Holiday 2017 Limited Edition

A warm welcome to our newest members "wkang" and "Angielee" and heartfelt thanks for sharing such sensitive information. You have put many of us out of our misery in wondering what this year's Pendant looked like.

If we didn't know better, we might think you gals work for VCA corporate.

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Reminds me of letterwood . I'll have the wait and see it in person

Pazt, thank you for always being one of the first to share intel [emoji1360]

 

[cloee]

While i was not contemplating on this purchase, i was still hoping for something different. I hope these look more unique up close. Totally share everyone's comments on how this looks similar to letterwood.
I hope VCA is just preoccupied for the 50th anniv LE piece(s) and we can expect better stones soon.

 

[texasgirliegirl]

While i was not contemplating on this purchase, i was still hoping for something different. I hope these look more unique up close. Totally share everyone's comments on how this looks similar to letterwood.
I hope VCA is just preoccupied for the 50th anniv LE piece(s) and we can expect better stones soon.

I have a hunch that some collectors are going to hold off from purchasing anything new until the 50th anniversary items are revealed (unless they are still growing their collection with basics).

 

[texasgirliegirl]

A warm welcome to our newest members "wkang" and "Angielee" and heartfelt thanks for sharing such sensitive information. You have put many of us out of our misery in wondering what this year's Pendant looked like.

If we didn't know better, we might think you gals work for VCA corporate.



Pazt, thank you for always being one of the first to share intel [emoji1360]

The smart SA's do read this forum.
It should be required reading for corporate research IMO.

 

[kimber418]

Just in case any smart SA's or corporate VP's at VCA are reading this:
Please make a 20 motif in Raspberry pink or blue sevres porcelain
or something fun and new in a 20 motif .................. and remember we
are in the USA!

 

[chaneljewel]

Love it especially the one with more red striations. The pink gold is so pretty with the bulls eye color too. These single motif pendants are so easy to wear and layer beautifully with other VCA pieces.

 

[HADASSA]

I have a hunch that some collectors are going to hold off from purchasing anything new until the 50th anniversary items are revealed (unless they are still growing their collection with basics).

I am definitely holding out - the Holiday Gifts will have to wait until Spring 2018 [emoji1374]

 

[pursef24z]

Agree it is a disappointment. I guess it is somewhat different to TE / LW, but I bet in most lights and circumstances they would be mistaken for each other.