2022 Holiday Pendant

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#361
lxp727 said:
Thank you for sharing! I mentioned the reason to my SA back in July so hopefully she remembers! But don’t want to pressure her too much - if it doesn’t work out, I’ll find another engraveable piece - lots of eye candy for sure haha
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Idea... how about a tiny little locket with her initials hand-engraved on the front. The back (or inside) can have her DOB.
As she gets older, she can use that little locket as charm on her charm bracelet.
I think that will always be a treasured piece for her.

Just a thought.
 
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#366
EpiFanatic said:
Sincere Question: if people aren’t regular wearers of Van Cleef, why would they even want the holiday pendant? Do you think that there are people out there that like only the holiday pendant (of all the Van Cleef pieces) and nothing else? I think there are lots of regular long time collectors who do not want to buy the holiday pendant, regardless of stone. Is it only perceived scarcity that drives the demand up or something inherent about this piece that makes it that much more attractive than other pieces.
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I thought holiday pendant is one of the most popular entry level piece. My first VCA was a holiday pendant. I never thought about rarity value, but I did like to have tiny diamond, because I thought the regular version was a bit plain. I wasn’t ready to buy 20 motif necklace or watches back then.
 
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EpiFanatic said:
Sincere Question: if people aren’t regular wearers of Van Cleef, why would they even want the holiday pendant? Do you think that there are people out there that like only the holiday pendant (of all the Van Cleef pieces) and nothing else? I think there are lots of regular long time collectors who do not want to buy the holiday pendant, regardless of stone. Is it only perceived scarcity that drives the demand up or something inherent about this piece that makes it that much more attractive than other pieces.
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For me the holiday pendant was what got me into VCA because the stones I liked were not in Rose/pink gold in the regular line, like the onyx.
And I like pink too and there isn’t any stone readily available that’s pink. So I still chase these holiday pendants from time to time.
 
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BigAkoya said:
Many flip the HP. You should see how many "brand new, never worn" HPs are out there a month or two after it gets released.
People get desperate to buy due to the hype and FOMO kicks in, especially during the holiday season.
Last year, there were many brand new HPs being flipped it.

There is so much hype around this HP, and I also think some people want it out of emotion... again...FOMO.
Oh... and then after Christmas, when the hype is over, you should see how many used HPs are for sale as people realize they don't really love this pendant anymore. It's funny if you track the HP pendant; you can see that trend is there.

Be true to thyself is all I can say. Don't let marketing or hype dictate or side track you from buying jewelry you truly love.
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I agree . I am not crazy about pink so I wasn’t interested in last year’s HP, but it was sad to see it everywhere selling for a premium. I remember seeing lots of them in AF website. I have never bought HP, but would love to get one this year if it’s the right stone.
 
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BigAkoya said:
Hi! I think this is a super cute idea (I used to think this was silly, but not anymore after I heard the history of the HP).
I want to share the history of the HP as you are buying one for your daughter, and I think you will enjoy this background.

My SA told me the original intent of the HP pendant was for clients who had made a purchase for themselves during the holidays, and they could get the HP for their daughter. That was the original intent of the HP; it was a gift for a daughter during the holidays.

My SA said since then, it has morphed into a frenzy, many of which are new buyers (some are flippers), hence VCA wanted to reel this back in to its original intent.

The way you are buying the pendant for your soon to be baby is exactly the intent! It's perfect.
I hope you get your pendant, and I would hope if you tell your SA that's what you want it for, the boutique will probably bump you up on the list. Good luck!
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lxp727 said:
Trying to not overthink these antics and just seeing what happens. I really wanted to get the HP this year, ~almost~ regardless of color so I can engrave my baby’s name (due date today!) Hmm, baby or HP leak, which will come first lol
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Good luck with your baby. I got my daughter a holiday pendant the year she was born and we engraved a little message on the back. It’s a brilliant idea. I have a sneaky suspicious that this year’s color will be green!
 
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glitzgal97 said:
I'm so sad - I was told by my local boutique today that they are submitting names for the holiday pendant this week to Paris HQ. Given I've never purchased from their store, they cannot submit my name (even though I have extensive history at Neimans VCA). Since VCA left Neimans I no longer have an SA who can submit my name and doesn't seem like I'll be able to get the holiday pendant this year (unless I rush to my local boutique and buy something just to get my name in their system).
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My local boutique said the holiday pendant will be in limited quantities and only offered to VIP customers.
 
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EpiFanatic said:
Sincere Question: if people aren’t regular wearers of Van Cleef, why would they even want the holiday pendant? Do you think that there are people out there that like only the holiday pendant (of all the Van Cleef pieces) and nothing else? I think there are lots of regular long time collectors who do not want to buy the holiday pendant, regardless of stone. Is it only perceived scarcity that drives the demand up or something inherent about this piece that makes it that much more attractive than other pieces.
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The 2016 holiday pendant was my very first VCA piece! I happened to just be randomly walking through the store and liked that it was different with the diamond in the middle.
 
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