Welcome to Vanscoy, Maurer and Bash Diamond Jewelers— that’s us, your friendly neighborhood jeweler in Lancaster, Pennsylvania! We’ve been serving our community for over 55 years and have built our reputation on trust, integrity, and care. If you’ve ever found yourself with gold jewelry, estate pieces, or old heirlooms you no longer wear, we want to walk you through exactly how our process works when you choose to sell your gold to us. With gold prices soaring and the holidays coming up, it’s the perfect time!
A Gentle Start: from photos to first impressions
Parting ways with jewelry or gold can feel emotional. Maybe it’s something you inherited or something you once loved. At Vanscoy, Maurer and Bash Diamond Jewelers, we understand that completely. That’s why the first step is as low-pressure and as convenient as it gets: you can simply take well-lit photos from multiple angles of your items (gold pieces, silver, estate jewelry, designer items, even loose diamonds or watches).
Once you have those images, there’s a quick online option: upload the photos along with details in our contact or gold-buying form. We want you to feel comfortable and confident from the start. No rush, no surprises.
Expert evaluation: knowledge meets care
After you submit your photos, our team of seasoned experts reviews everything you’ve shared. We assess the metal content (gold, silver, platinum), any gemstones or diamonds, the condition of the piece, and even the design or age if it’s estate jewelry or a designer piece.
Because we’ve been in the business for decades, we have experience with all kinds of items: fine jewelry, designer brands, loose diamonds, diamond jewelry, and even collectible watches or coins. This means we’re able to give you a more accurate sense of value right from the start, rather than making you wait in uncertainty.
In-person appointment: seeing it face to face
Once you’re ready, you can schedule an appointment at our showroom in Lancaster. We like this step because seeing the piece in person allows us to verify what the photos showed, check any hallmarks, test the metal purity, evaluate diamonds or gemstones in person, and generally make sure nothing was hidden or misrepresented.
When you arrive, we’ll go through each piece carefully and explain how we arrived at our valuation. Because we’re local, you get to meet real people who care about the work, and you don’t feel like just a number.
Offer and choices: payment or trade
Here is where the fun begins. Once we evaluate your items in person, we provide an offer. If you accept, you have options:
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You can take instant cash for what you’re selling.
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Or if you see something that catches your eye in our showroom — maybe a new piece, something from our estate jewelry collection, or a beautiful designer item — you can choose to take store credit (or use the value toward a trade). In fact, if you opt to shop with us in store, you can receive 20% more value than the cash offer.
That means your old jewelry can become something new and meaningful — either money in hand or something to treasure.
What we accept: many treasures are welcome
At Vanscoy, Maurer and Bash Diamond Jewelers, we are interested in a wide variety of items. If it is made of precious metal (gold, silver, platinum), or has loose diamonds or diamond jewelry, or even certain high-quality watches, we are open to buying. We also accept estate pieces (jewelry with history or unique craftsmanship), designer jewelry, coins, watches, or even silver flatware and hollowware.
If you have something you’re unsure about, feel free to send photos. Even if you thought something was out of style, it might have hidden value.
Why you’ll love working with us!
Because this is more than just business to us. Being family-owned means we treat each customer like a neighbor. We know many of the people in our community. We’re proud of our legacy.
We also know the emotional side. Jewelry can carry memories, sentimental value, or family history. That is why we promise to handle each evaluation with sensitivity, respect, and a gentle approach.
We are transparent about how we value things, and we walk you through each step. No hidden fees or surprise deductions. We want you to feel comfortable every step of the way.
Getting started: simple and smooth
If you have pieces you’re curious about, here is all you need to do:
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Take clear, well-lit photos from different angles.
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Fill out our online form with the images and details.
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Get an initial evaluation from us.
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Book an appointment to bring your items in.
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Accept our offer and choose between instant cash or extra value toward a piece in store.
That is it! We want the process to be easy, fair, and even fun.
The Golden Truth
Trading in or selling gold doesn’t have to be stressful or confusing. At Vanscoy, Maurer & Bash Diamond Jewelers, we’ve built our business on decades of experience and a reputation for doing things the right way. We welcome you to bring in your jewelry, heirlooms, or gold pieces and see what value they may hold.
Whether you’re looking to convert something into cash or explore new treasures from our estate jewelry collection, we are here to help. Reach out with photos today, and let us show you how your old pieces can turn into something new and meaningful.
Contact us to begin your evaluation — we look forward to seeing you!
