This duo pairs two distinct mid-century gold-tone pieces with a shared warm palette — an abstract German swirl brooch with substantial presence, and a pair of signed Van Dell dangle earrings with cognac rhinestones that echo the brooch's warm, rich tone.

The brooch is the headline. Stamped "EB" and Germany, it's marked 1/20 18k RGP — rolled gold plate construction with an 18-karat gold surface, a higher-karat designation than the 12k or 14k gold-fill commonly seen on American pieces of the era. The design is a sweeping, layered composition of curved forms, with a bark or hammered texture on the broader elements contrasting against smooth ribbon-like sweeps — a modernist vocabulary that reads as very specifically mid-century European. At 1.5 inches across and 6.75 grams, it has physical weight and presence.

The Van Dell earrings are a complementary find rather than a matched set. Van Dell, a Providence, Rhode Island maker active from the 1930s through the 1960s, produced quality gold-filled pieces with a consistent collector following. These are leaf-shaped dangles with two rhinestones each — a larger faceted cognac-toned stone and a smaller clear accent — on screw backs. The warm brown of the larger stones pulls directly from the brooch's color register.

Details:

German Brooch:

• Maker: Stamped "EB," Germany
• Metal: Marked 1/20 18k RGP; surface tested 18k+ via Gemoro AuRACLE Analyzer
• Size: 1.5 inches across
• Weight: 6.75 grams
• Design: Abstract swirl with contrasting textured and polished surfaces
• Era: Mid-century, consistent with 1950s-60s German production

Van Dell Earrings:

• Brand: Van Dell, signed
• Metal: Marked 1/20 12k gold filled; surface test confirmed
• Stones: Larger faceted cognac rhinestone + smaller clear rhinestone accent, both visually identified as glass
• Style: Leaf-shaped dangle, screw back
• Length: 1 inch
• Weight: 3.3 grams

Condition:
Both pieces in good vintage condition. Brooch pin mechanism functions properly, finish shows age-appropriate wear. Earrings show intact stones, screw mechanisms functioning on both. No chips or damage noted. 

Why It Stands Out:

The 18k RGP marking on the brooch is genuinely less common than the 12k or 14k gold-fill typically seen on American mid-century pieces, and the "EB Germany" provenance points to a tradition of European gold-surface jewelry that was made to a high standard. Together with the signed Van Dell earrings, this is a cohesive warm-toned duo with two distinct personalities — bold sculptural brooch, delicate rhinestone dangle — that work as a collected pairing without pretending to be an original set.