ABOUT THE OWNER E Susan Kellogg began collecting fine jewelry when at the age of 14 she began working at Fogle's Jewelry Store in Cincinnati as an after-school job. Now at age forty-eighteen, as she laughingly refers to her age, she has accumulated a significant collection. "Jewelry is food for the soul," Susan said in a recent interview, "the beauty and heritage of fine jewelry remind us that there is love and joy in this world." Susan credits her Aunt Ruth for introducing her to really fine jewelry. "My Aunt was a beautiful woman in her youth, and men used to shower her with exquisite jewelry in an attempt to win her affections. While she spurned many suitors, she kept their gifts and when she passed on, I was the lucky inheritor of much of her fine jewelry. My memories of Aunt Ruth are caught up in the fragrance of fine perfume and cigarette smoke, the feel of soft furs, and the glitter of beautiful jewelry." For LoveJoy Fine Estate Jewelry, Susan offers many pieces from her extensive, personal collection. "I have so much jewelry," she said, "that if I lived another lifetime, I could not possibly wear it all. Rather than letting it languish in the bank vault, I would rather bring these pieces to the light and let others enjoy them. Fine jewelry deserves to be seen and worn. When people wear fine jewelry it embues the jewelry with additional passion and light, and creates an aura of confidence around the wearer." LoveJoy Fine Estate Jewelry is proud to be able to offer the fine jewelry from Dr. E Susan Kellogg's personal collection as well as her finds at various auctions. “It is a blessing to be able to share this fine collection with others interested in preserving the quality of custom-made and well handicraft jewelry. Much of today's jewelry is machine turned, repetitious litter that does not contain the love of its creator," says Susan. "You can tell just by holding a piece whether or not it contains the essence of its creator. Truly beautiful jewelry has been loved and cherished. Those are the pieces I have in my collection and the jewelry that I hope others will continue to love for many years." Walt Frankhauser of WalterStudio™ is the photographer for many of the items offered by LoveJoy Fine Estate Jewelry. Walt Frankhauser is the husband of E Susan Kellogg, and is a nationally renowned commercial photographer. (www.WalterStudio.com) Susan and Walt live near historic Lexington, Virginia home of Washington & Lee University, the Virginia Military Institute, Southern Virginia University, and The Virginia Horse Center. If you want to write or call, their address is PO Box 148 Rockbridge Baths, VA 24473. Or you can telephone Susan at 540-348-4284.