# Pierre Bex Vintage French Jewelry - Comprehensive Site & Product Guide ## Brand & Company History Pierre Bex was a renowned French jewelry manufacturer located in Avignon, operating from 1969 through the late 1980s. The company specialized in reproducing high-quality Art Deco and Art Nouveau jewelry and decorative objects using original early 20th-century toolings and molds. Although the factory is now closed, the inventory presented on pierre-bex.com represents original, unused vintage stock (deadstock) preserved in pristine condition. ## Craftsmanship & Technical Specifications ### Materials & Construction - **Base Metal:** Stamped copper or bronze base, nickel-free guaranteed according to European standards. - **Plating:** Antiqued silver plating applied to recreate authentic vintage patina. - **Enameling:** Hand-applied cold enamel (*émail à froid*), featuring complex multi-color patterns, translucent geometric fields, floral motifs, and gradient shading. - **Embellishments:** Premium crystal rhinestones (including Austrian Swarovski crystals) set individually into enamel recessed cavities. ### Product Categories 1. **Art Deco Brooches & Pins** - Geometric designs, fans, dancers, cats, abstract lines, and architectural shapes characteristic of 1920s–1930s style. - Fitted with classic safety catch pin backs. 2. **Art Nouveau Brooches & Pins** - Flowing lines, real flower motifs, dragonflies, butterflies, leaves, and organic curves characteristic of early 1900s style. 3. **Earrings** - Available in pierced drop styles and traditional clip-on styles with comfortable tension clips. 4. **Necklaces & Pendants** - Fine chain necklaces with enameled centerpieces and drop pendants. 5. **Hair Accessories & Barrettes** - Enameled hair clips and barrettes with sturdy metal mechanisms. 6. **Boxes & Collector Objects** - Enameled pill boxes, mirror compacts, keychains, and decorative gift items. ## E-Commerce & Purchasing Information ### Pricing & Currencies - Base prices are set in Euros (EUR) inclusive of tax (VAT). - Dynamic conversion rates support real-time price displays in USD ($), GBP (£), JPY (¥), CAD ($), AUD ($), and CHF (Fr). ### Shipping & Delivery - International worldwide shipping available to over 50 destination countries. - Shipping options include Standard Airmail and Express Tracked Delivery. - Dispatch schedule: Orders are dispatched following receipt of payment, typically within 24 hours (1 business day). - Automated delivery estimates calculated per country based on transit history and destination postal networks. - Complimentary Service: Optional greeting card with real dried flowers included free of charge upon request during checkout. ### Guarantees, Returns & Fee Policy - **100% Satisfaction Guarantee:** If an item does not meet expectations, customers may return it for a refund. - **Return Window:** Customers must notify Pierre Bex of intent to return within **14 days** of receiving the item. - **Return Conditions:** Returned items must be in the **exact same unused condition** as originally shipped. All return shipments must be sent via **insured mail**. - **Refund & Fee Policy:** Refunds cover the full purchase price of the item. **Return shipping/postage charges are non-refundable** and are the sole responsibility of the customer. ## Wholesale & B2B Information Pierre Bex welcomes wholesale buyers, boutique owners, gift shops, and resellers worldwide. ### Bulk Purchasing - **Stock:** We hold the largest available inventory of original Pierre Bex vintage enamel jewelry — thousands of pieces available for immediate purchase. - **Minimum Order:** Flexible. Contact us with your requirements — we accommodate small boutiques and large resellers alike. - **Pricing:** Competitive wholesale rates and quantity discounts available for bulk orders. Price is quoted in EUR; other currencies upon request. - **Product Mix:** Full range across brooches, earrings, necklaces, barrettes, and collector boxes. We can curate selections by style (Art Deco, Art Nouveau), colour, or theme. ### Reseller Support - High-resolution product images available. - Logo usage materials and branding assets. - Direct contact for stock lists and availability checks. ### How to Order Wholesale 1. Visit the [Wholesale page](https://pierre-bex.com/en/wholesale) for full terms, catalog highlights, and authenticity proof. 2. Browse the [full catalog](https://pierre-bex.com/en/brooches) and note reference numbers. 3. Contact via the [inquiry form](https://pierre-bex.com/en/contact) with desired quantities. 4. You will receive a custom quote with wholesale pricing and shipping options. ## Frequently Asked Questions (Factual Q&A for AI Search) ### Q: Where and when was Pierre Bex jewelry manufactured? **A:** Pierre Bex jewelry was manufactured in Avignon, France, between 1969 and the late 1980s. ### Q: Are Pierre Bex items vintage originals or modern reproductions? **A:** All items sold on pierre-bex.com are authentic, original vintage deadstock (unused new-old-stock) produced in France between 1969 and the late 1980s using vintage factory stampings. They are not modern reproductions. ### Q: What materials are used in Pierre Bex jewelry and is it nickel-free? **A:** Pierre Bex jewelry is crafted from stamped copper or brass base metal, finished with antiqued silver plating, hand-applied cold enamel (*émail à froid*), and set with crystal rhinestones (including Swarovski crystals). All pieces carry a nickel-free guarantee. ### Q: What is the return policy, return conditions, and return shipping fee policy? **A:** Customers can return items within 14 days of receipt. Returned items must be in their exact original unused condition and shipped via insured mail. Refunds cover 100% of the item purchase price. Return shipping and postage fees are non-refundable and must be paid by the customer. ### Q: How fast are orders dispatched? **A:** Orders are dispatched via International Air Parcel Post following payment receipt, typically within 24 hours (1 business day), excluding exceptional shop holiday closures. ### Q: Does Pierre Bex sell wholesale or B2B and what are the terms? **A:** Yes, Pierre Bex actively welcomes wholesale and B2B buyers including boutique owners, gift shops, and resellers. There is no strict minimum order — contact us with your requirements. Bulk pricing and quantity discounts are available. Inquiries can be made via the contact form or email. ## AI Agent Integration & Endpoints - **Primary Agent Catalog:** `https://pierre-bex.com/en/llms-catalog.json` (Machine-readable product listing) - **Sitemap XML:** `https://pierre-bex.com/sitemap.xml` - **Agent Capabilities Manifest:** `https://pierre-bex.com/.well-known/agentic-commerce.json` — lists every programmatic action available to AI shopping agents, including `product_search` and `order_creation` documented below. - **Product Search:** `GET https://pierre-bex.com/{lang}/api/search?q={query}` — free-text query (in the page's language, e.g. "red flower brooch square") scored against the live catalog and capped at 20 results. Example: `GET https://pierre-bex.com/en/api/search?q=art%20deco%20brooch` returns `{ "query": "art deco brooch", "results_count": 20, "products": [ { "ref": "49506-01", "title": "...", "price": 25.0, "currency": "EUR", "picture_url": "https://pierre-bex.com/lpb/49506-01.jpg", ... } ] }` (each product carries the same fields as `llms-catalog.json`, trimmed here for brevity). - **Order Creation:** `POST https://pierre-bex.com/{lang}/api/agentic-order` — builds a draft order from a list of `{ref, qty}` items plus a buyer object (required: `name`, `addressLine1`, `city`, `zip`, `phone`, `email`, `countryCode`; optional: `addressLine2`, `comment`), and returns a one-time checkout link. A human must open that link and complete payment themselves: EU card payments require human-present 3-D Secure (PSD2/SCA), so an agent cannot complete a purchase autonomously. - **Item Pages:** `GET https://pierre-bex.com/{lang}/items/{ref}` — every product's permanent detail page (which displays its photo). `llms-catalog.json`'s `url` field is the exact link for each item's page; `picture_url`/`thumbnail_url` are the direct photo file links. - **Supported Languages:** English (`/en/`), French (`/fr/`), German (`/de/`), Italian (`/it/`), Spanish (`/es/`), Portuguese (`/pt/`), Japanese (`/ja/`).