JCK Attendee Qualifications and Credentialing
JCK is a trade event and is for qualified jewelry industry professionals ONLY. Admission is not granted to General Public/Guest and all individuals 14 years of age or under, including infants.
Registration Qualifications
If you are not pre-approved to attend JCK, you will be asked to provide the following information during the badge registration process to gain approval for attendance.
All attendees are required to provide the following documentation for review. Please see below for additional details including required documentation and pricing based on your business type.
- Personal business identification with your company name and personal name (business card and/or copy of W-2 or payroll check/stub).
- Here is some additional information to keep in mind:
- All documents must be in English or have accompanying English translation.
- All documents must have matching company name and address and they must also match the company name and address you used for your JCK Registration.
- JCK does not recognize Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, Snapchat and certain other social media platforms as qualifying for badge credentials.
- JCK does not recognize eBay and certain other on-line auction platforms as qualifying for badge credentials.
Find your job category below to view the additional qualification documents required for approval to attend JCK.
Additional Required Documentation:
- Copy of your Business License, Sellers Permit, and/or Sales Tax Certificate.
- Two (2) Copies of itemized invoices showing a combined minimum of $10,000 USD from two (2) different jewelry businesses/suppliers within the past year.
Please note: if you submit invoices for diamonds or gemstones, your badge category will be changed to a “Buyer/Dealer” and you will be required to pay a fee for attendance.
Additional Required Documentation:
- Proof of relation to the advertising and marketing industry.
Industry Professionals also applies to those who worked years in the jewelry industry, attending JCK in prior years, and are currently retired from the industry but would still like to attend.
Additional Required Documentation:
- Proof of relation to the jewelry industry.
Additional Required Documentation:
- Proof of your current membership from a recognized jewelry/diamond/gemstone appraisal association.
Additional Required Documentation:
- Proof of relation to the accounting, law, investment, financial, insurance or banking industry.
Additional Required Documentation:
- Copy of your Business License, Sellers Permit, and/or Sales Tax Certificate.
- Two (2) copies of itemized invoices showing a combined minimum of $10,000 USD from two (2) different jewelry businesses/suppliers within the past year.
Additional Required Documentation:
- Personal business identification that indicates your employment with the manufacturer, designer, or brand.
Additional Required Documentation:
- Proof of relation to the diamond and jewelry industry.
- Please note: As a manufacturer, you may be a perfect fit to exhibit at JCK! Meet with a JCK sales representative during the 2023 show and receive the cost of your badge ($1195) off your 2024 booth. Limited to one (1) per company and must be approved by JCK Show Management. Contact us here>>
Additional Required Documentation:
- Official verification of enrollment from your school (jewelry/gemstone learning institution).
- Official school transcript (jewelry/gemstone learning institution).
Receipt for classes within the past 6 months (jewelry/gemstone/learning institution).
Questions? Call the JCK Customer Service team now.
Phone: 203.840.5684 or Toll Free: 800.257.3626