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D<\/span><\/strong>iamond Chain Company\u00a0today. Mandy McSherry and\u00a0Jalaine Smith Kanespent over two hours helping me learn about their legendary business. There was a Power Point, antique photographs and a tour of their ginormous factory. So much to see and talk about, I lost track of time and could easily have remained mesmerized for another few hours.<\/p>\n

More as my excitement finds expression in the written word. But for now just WOW!<\/p>\n

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Diamond Chain Company\u00a0today. Mandy McSherry and\u00a0Jalaine Smith Kanespent over two hours helping me learn about their legendary business. 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