Buyer Qualifications and Credentialing

We request that you provide the below information at the time of registration. If you have been approved to attend a JIS Show within the past two years, you will be automatically approved.*

• JIS Shows are for the Active Jewelry Trade Only. With your cooperation, they will remain as such.
• Buyers must be active retailers of jewelry or wholesalers of finished jewelry.
• Manufacturers, manufacturer sales reps, loose diamond and stone dealers will not be admitted as buyers but can purchase a special access badge during the registration process.
• Receipt of JIS literature or an exhibitor invitation does not constitute admission unless the buyer credentialing requirements are completely satisfied.
• Upon request, the spouse of the primary contact can be permitted entry with government issued photo identification proving affiliation by last name or address. 
• No children allowed under 14 years of age.
• Cameras are not permitted on the show floor.

* You will be asked to submit additional information if:

• This is your first time attending
• Your company has changed
• You do not meet the below qualifications

• Copy of business license, sales tax certificate or sellers permit
      AND EITHER ITEM “A” OR “B” BELOW 

A. Invoices: Copies of itemized invoices from two different suppliers of finished jewelry or jewelry related products within the past year for a total of $10,000.

B. JBT Number: Must be listed with the JBT in good standing as a retailer or wholesaler of finished jewelry.

For each attendee registering under company, proof of employment with company must be provided as outlined below.

• Professionally printed business card showing each attendee’s name and their affiliation with the registering company above. Computer printed and DIY business cards will not be accepted.

If you are not listed with the JBT or unable to provide invoices that show buying jewelry at wholesale levels, we need to verify the existence of retail jewelry sales that take place at the pawn shop in question. This could entail photos of the store showing the jewelry section, purchase receipt for a safe, or purchase receipt of showcases.

Attendees registering under company are still required to show proof of employment/affiliation. See the attendee credentialing requirements above.

• Government issued photo identification such as a Driver’s License or Passport is required to obtain and validate your badge when you arrive at the show and each time you enter the show floor.