JCK Attendee Qualifications and Credentialing
Important Things to Know
- New Registration Required: Each event edition requires a fresh registration—previous badges do not carry over.
- Age Restrictions: Children under 14 are not permitted. With show management approval, babies in carriers are allowed. Strollers are not permitted on the show floor for safety and security.
- Spouse & Partner Attendance: The spouse or legal partner of a primary contact may attend upon request. If you share a last name or address, an ID is sufficient. Otherwise, additional documentation may be required.
- ID & Badge Requirements: A government-issued photo ID is required to pick up any badge. Only the badge associated with your ID may be printed. IDs must be current—photocopies or phone images are not accepted. Minors may present a passport or birth certificate as valid ID.
Best-in-Class
We’re continuing to raise the bar in making JCK the safest and most secure place to do business. We must ensure that all individuals coming to the show are qualified. As always, various criteria is required to attend and must be shown during registration that is subject to approval. This is a requirement of every attendee, even if you have attended in the past. Please join us in working to ensure that the credentials we have for your business and employment is updated. We can’t wait to welcome new and returning attendees to JCK!
Providing Credentialing Documentation
Attendees will upload documents to a portal that will be provided in the registration process. It will be communicated to those whose registration is pending via email as well. The Customer Service and Qualifications teams will be there to assist you with any questions you may have.
❌ Business cards are no longer an acceptable form of qualifications to attend JCK
✅ You can learn more about what is required for your specific category below
When picking up your badge, for security purposes, a government-issued ID is mandatory to pick up your badge and you may only print the badge associated with your photo ID. Identification may not be expired. Photocopies and phone images will not be accepted.
Qualification Documents are Required
NOTE: You may redact/black out any information you don’t want to share with the exception of your name and your company on documentation. All information requested is kept confidential and available to upload only via the secure portal seen on the confirmation page after you submit your registration.
Companies and individuals must show proof of relation to the jewelry industry and employment with the company they are registering with. Depending on your professional badge category, further documents are needed to verify. Requirements are below.
For companies to be approved, you must provide one of the following:
- Business License, OR
- Sellers Permit, OR
- A Sales Tax Certificate
- We do NOT accept W9 form
To prove your employment with the company, individuals must provide one of the following
- W-2, or
- Payroll Stub, or
- Your full name listed as the owner or partner in official documents (Store Lease, Articles of Incorporation, LLC, Partnership, Annual list of Officers, etc.)
- For Sole Proprietorship, a 2024 Schedule C will be accepted, when available, and must include the registrant’s full name and Principal Business and Professional Activity Code. Financial information should be redacted.
Business cards are NOT accepted.
Company letter of employment is NOT accepted.
You may redact / black out any information you don’t want to share with the exception of your name and your company. But please know all information will be kept confidential and through our secure portal.
Additional Required Documents Per Category
- Two (2) itemized invoices from the past twelve (12) months that reach a combined total of $10,000 from at least two (2) suppliers.
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.
- Two (2) itemized invoices from the past twelve (12) months that reach a combined total of $50,000 from at least two (2) different suppliers.
- 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)
Retired Industry Professionals are those who worked years in the jewelry industry. They have attended JCK in prior years and are currently retired from the industry and would still like to attend the show.
Retired industry professionals should upload a letter that explains 1. what their role and profession was in the jewelry industry before retiring and 2. why they wish to attend JCK.
At least one sample of a jewelry industry client or partnership (e.g., invoice, contract, or letter of engagement — confidential details may be redacted).
Marketing material, website, or brochure clearly identifying jewelry industry clientele or specialization.
Company website refers to jewelry industry
Agencies/Consultants, Auction Houses, Distributors, Retired Industry Professionals, Appraisers, Accountants, Attorneys, Financial Professionals, and Bankers are required to provide Company and Employment documents noted above.
Non-Exhibiting Manufacturer/Supplier Badges:
As a manufacturer, service company, financial company, insurance company, mine, etc., you may be a perfect fit as an exhibitor or sponsor. Your badges would be included. Contact us here>>
Past Exhibitors who are choosing to attend: you are required to be placed in the Non-Exhibiting Manufacturer/Supplier Badge category and will be required to pay the fee of $1,500.
Other Important Requirements
- 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, X, Instagram, LinkedIn, Snapchat, TikTok, and certain other social media platforms as credentials for buyer/industry badges.
- JCK does not recognize eBay and other online auction platforms as credentials for buyer/industry badges.
- We do NOT accept W9 form.
Questions? Call the JCK Customer Service team now.
Phone: 203.840.5684 or Toll Free: 800.257.3626. Email inquiries can be send to: [email protected]