JADE Participates in The 24th Annual ROTH Conference on March 12

HONG KONG, March 8, 2012 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- LJ International Inc. (NASDAQ: JADE) ("LJI" or "the Company"), a leading colored gemstone and diamond jeweler, announced today that Ringo Ng, Chief Financial Officer of the Company, will attend the 24th Annual ROTH Conference by Roth Capital Partners, to be held during March 11-14, 2012, in Dana Point, California, U.S.A. Details of the Company's presentation session are as follow:

The 24th Annual ROTH Conference by Roth Capital Partners

Mr. Ng will also be available for investor meetings on March 12 in Ritz Carlton, Laguna Niguel, Dana Point, California, U.S.A. Interested parties to attend the investor meetings should contact the respective organizers. Further information, including the investor presentation for download, is available under the Investor Relations section of JADE's website at http://www.ljintl.com.

About LJ International Inc.

LJ International Inc. (LJI) (NASDAQ:JADE) is engaged in the designing, branding, marketing and distribution of its full range of jewelry. It has built its global business on a vertical integration strategy, and an unwavering commitment to quality and service. Through its China-based ENZO retail chain stores, LJI is now a major presence in China's fast-growing retail jewelry market. As a wholesaler, it distributes to fine jewelers, department stores, national jewelry chains and electronic and specialty retailers throughout North America and Western Europe. Its product lines incorporate all major categories, including earrings, necklaces, pendants, rings and bracelets. For more information about the Company, visit the Company's website at www.ljintl.com.

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Investor Relations contact:
LJ International Inc.
Ringo Ng
Chief Financial Officer
E: [email protected]

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