Ap Praisers

Vincent Lash & Co. has been providing unbiased and honest appraisals for over 35 years. Our company, founded by Vincent Lash, G.G. (GIA), has become a trusted name in the industry, creating new fans every day. With over 14,000 clients in just the last decade, we take pride in the value we bring to our clients. Our appraisal services are not only reliable but also exceptional, starting at only $75 per item.

Why Choose an Independent Appraiser?

At Vincent Lash & Co., our loyalty is to our clients. We don't buy, sell, or broker, so you can be sure that our appraisals are unbiased and honest. Our appraiser, Vincent Lash, has a Graduate Gemologist diploma from the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), which is the industry's highest standard for gemology education. With over 400 insurance agencies referring their clients to us, you can trust that our appraisals are the best value in the industry.

Our Appraisal Services

Vincent Lash & Co. offers appraisal services for modern, period, and antique fine jewelry, including:

• Diamonds, colored stones, and pearls
• Gold and platinum jewelry, such as rings, pendants, chains, bracelets, and earrings
• Watches
• Silver flatware and hollowware
• Clocks

We also offer appraisal services for silver, both modern and antique. Our appraisals include a digital photo, complete description, and accurate valuation based on the most up-to-date market data.

Vincent Lash's Qualifications

Vincent Lash's qualifications include:

• Gemological Institute of America (GIA) Graduate Gemologist diploma (G.G.), 1982
• GIA Diamond Grading and Evaluation, 1981
• GIA Colored Stone Grading Evaluation and Identification, 1982
• Gemological Association of Great Britain Preliminary Course, 1985
• University of Indiana (in conjunction with The International Society of Appraisers) courses: Personal Property Methodology and Reasoning and Personal Property Appraiser's Fiduciary Responsibilities, 1987
• Benchwork (platinum-, gold-, and silversmithing) apprenticeship, 1986 to 1989
• Horology (clock and watchmaking) apprenticeship, 1980 to 1983
• GIA Alumni Association Diploma Member, 1985, with continuing education: Gemology Update Seminars, 1983-1986, GIA Detecting Synthetic Diamonds, 29 March 1998, GIA Pearls Course, April 2000
• Currently the appraiser for five independent jewelry concerns in the Washington, Baltimore, and Philadelphia metropolitan areas
• Author of Jeweler's Mark
• Active full-time in the jewelry industry since 1980

Testimonials

"Vincent Lash is an outstanding appraiser. In my many years as an insurance agent, and as District Sales manager with Erie Insurance, I have seen many appraisals. Of the hundreds I have seen, I have never seen an appraisal as complete and thorough as the appraisals that Vincent provides. Vincent has integrity, expertise, and by the way, his rates are very very fair. He is also very accommodating and will even go to a client's home to appraise items. Vincent provides an excellent value for his service." -Lisa Fuller, Certified Insurance Counselor, Erie Insurance

Appraisals Throughout the Mid-Atlantic and in Your Home

The cost to replace lost, stolen, or damaged jewelry has skyrocketed in the past 2 to 3 years alone. Unless your jewelry and silver have been updated recently, you need to have them appraised! All fine jewelry and silver should be appraised, including diamonds, colored stones, pearls, gold jewelry, rings, pendants, chains, bracelets, earrings, watches, silver flatware, and silver hollowware, modern and antique. Contact us today to schedule an appraisal appointment.