Owl & Pussycat vs Dog Winkle Jewellery Sets Compared

Two Shetland-made sets, one clear difference

Both sets pair a sterling silver pendant with matching drop earrings, both were designed in the 1980s for making in the Shetland Islands, and both come in a black gift box. The practical difference is the motif: the Owl & Pussycat set uses a quirky owl-and-cat design, while the Dog Winkle set uses a dog-winkle shell form. That choice drives the dimensions, the chain length and how the set reads as a gift.

Use the measurements below to decide which set suits the wearer. The catalog does not provide weight, clasp type, or care instructions for either set, so treat those as open questions rather than settled features.

Owl & Pussycat set: compact pendant and shorter chain

• Owl & Pussycat Necklace and Drop Earrings Set: Owl & Pussycat Earrings: Length 22mm / Width 27mm; Pendant: Chain Length 404mm / Length 22mm / Width 27mm. The 404mm chain is the shorter of the two sets, and the 22mm by 27mm pendant is compact. Check that this length sits where the wearer likes a pendant to fall.

  

• Owl & Pussycat Necklace and Drop Earrings Set: The set includes a total saving of £5.00 compared with buying the pieces individually. The bundle is positioned as a saving, so compare the set price with the individual pieces if you are weighing whether to buy both.
• Owl & Pussycat Necklace and Drop Earrings Set: The set includes a pair of sterling silver owl & pussycat drop earrings and an owl & pussycat pendant. This confirms the pairing: one pendant and one pair of drop earrings, not two pendants or two pairs.

Dog Winkle set: longer drop earrings and a longer chain

• Dog Winkle Necklace and Drop Earrings Set: Dog Winkle Earrings: Length 42mm / Width 15mm; Pendant: Chain Length 457mm / Length 42mm / Width 15mm. The earrings are longer and narrower than the Owl & Pussycat pair, and the 457mm chain hangs lower. This changes the visual weight and where the pendant sits.

  

• Dog Winkle Necklace and Drop Earrings Set: The set includes a total saving of £5.00 compared with buying the pieces individually. The same bundle logic applies, so the decision rests on design and dimensions rather than a different saving.
• Dog Winkle Necklace and Drop Earrings Set: The set includes a pair of sterling silver dog winkle drop earrings and a dog winkle pendant. The motif is a shell rather than an animal pair, which matters if the wearer prefers a more abstract natural form.

Side-by-side dimensions and chain lengths

The catalog gives exact measurements for both sets. These are the facts that most affect how each set wears.

• Owl & Pussycat earrings: 22mm long and 27mm wide. A shorter, wider drop.
• Dog Winkle earrings: 42mm long and 15mm wide. A longer, narrower drop.
• Owl & Pussycat pendant: 22mm by 27mm on a 404mm chain.
• Dog Winkle pendant: 42mm by 15mm on a 457mm chain.

What the catalog does not confirm

Neither record supplies care instructions, metal weight, clasp type, or allergy information. The catalog states sterling silver and, for both sets, notes that a 9-carat gold version is available by emailing [email protected]. It does not confirm whether the earrings are suitable for sensitive ears, so if that is a concern, ask before buying.

Both sets are presented in a black gift box, but the catalog does not describe the box dimensions or whether it is suitable for shipping directly as a gift. Returns are restricted: worn earrings cannot be returned for hygiene reasons, and bespoke or engraved pieces are also excluded. Check the return policy before ordering if you are unsure about fit.

How to choose between the two sets

Use these decision rules to match the set to the wearer rather than to the occasion.

• Choose the Owl & Pussycat set if: The wearer prefers a compact pendant and shorter chain, or likes a quirky animal motif with a wider, shorter earring.
• Choose the Dog Winkle set if: The wearer prefers a longer chain and longer, narrower drop earrings, or a shell motif rather than an animal pair.
• Consider both if: You are buying for two different people and want distinct motifs; the catalog does not confirm whether the two sets are designed to be worn together.