2022 Holiday Pendant

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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.

Of course there are. For about a year the HP was the only item I had from VCA. I wanted it for the same reason as every one else, its beautiful and I liked the idea of starting with something limited. It’s not a matter of not liking other items - I love lots of things from VCA but I can’t afford to buy everything that I loved.
 
I’m guessing the super vips know. I’m only interested in knowing out of curiosity. I haven’t seen a pendant I have liked for a while. I understand some here are not happy about the possible prespend but before getting too upset let’s see what this pendant actually is. You may not even like it. The prespend doesn’t bother me too much. It’s like anything else in life some people have just better access due to spend and/or loyalty. Think about the Daytona or the Birkin or Patek watches.
 
Of course there are. For about a year the HP was the only item I had from VCA. I wanted it for the same reason as every one else, its beautiful and I liked the idea of starting with something limited. It’s not a matter of not liking other items - I love lots of things from VCA but I can’t afford to buy everything that I loved.
This is the same for me. I don’t own any VCA yet but expect my first piece will be the holiday pendant. I’ve followed the limited release for a few years now and really love the anticipation around it. I almost bought the WG guilloche pendant but I mostly wear yellow and rose gold so I didn’t jump on it. If the GMOP bracelet becomes part of the regular offerings, that might be my first purchase instead of the HP (especially if it becomes even more limited now).
 
So interesting. So many people want it as their first piece. Never occurred to me. No wonder there is such a demand.
There’s kinda pros and cons to this. Pro is that it is a special piece with a diamond. The con is you are limited to exactly what VCA comes out with. If it’s a combo that you don’t like, then you’re stuck waiting for next year. No wonder the hype…
 
There’s kinda pros and cons to this. Pro is that it is a special piece with a diamond. The con is you are limited to exactly what VCA comes out with. If it’s a combo that you don’t like, then you’re stuck waiting for next year. No wonder the hype…

It's been like this for several years already, especially with people hyping it up on social media. The HP design with the colorful stones appeal more to the younger folks than the traditional guilloche, which can look dated to some people. Both HP's I have (WG guilloche, rhodonite/RG) are the colors and metal colors that don't offered in the permanent line yet, it comes out to be cheaper (with the extra diamond) than if I were to place a SO that may be denied anyway.
 
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.
I think because VCA is having a trendy moment we are seeing people trying to get something they perceive as 1 of a kind from the current it jewelry brand. I personally tend to skip the hp as I always have some from the list that I’m working on. Now if it’s one of the amazing colors from diamondindubai mock up them I definitely would say yes to one
 
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