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The R.F. Simmons Company was world-renowned for perfecting high-quality gold-filled jewelry. Instead of a thin plating, this pendant frame features a thick, bonded layer of real gold over a base metal. The company was so confident in their gold-filled technique that they often stamped just their name (SIMMONS) as a standalone mark of luxury and quality. The Simmons stamp on the loop confirms that this piece was manufactured by the R.F. Simmons Company, a highly regarded American jewelry manufacturer founded in 1873 in Attleboro, Massachusetts. Based on the specific block lettering of the stamp, the "twisted rope" bezel design, and the "Gibson Girl" floral hair aesthetic, this piece is securely dated to the 1930s or 1940s. The R.F. Simmons company eventually closed its doors in 1952, making this a highly collectible, authentic mid-century piece. Estimated values for this piece range from $85 - $125.