LJ International Announces Delay in Earnings Announcement Pending Audit Completion

HONG KONG, April 13, 2012 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- LJ International Inc. (NASDAQ: JADE) ("LJI" or "the Company") announced today that it will postpone its fourth quarter and full year 2011 earnings announcement on April 30, 2012, in order to allow sufficient time to ensure the completion of the year-end audit of the Company's consolidated financial statements.

The Company originally scheduled its release for April 16, 2012, before the US market opens. The Company now expects its year-end audit to be completed by April 30, 2012, which will still be within the filing timeline.

Following the earnings announcement, the Company will host a conference call on April 30, 2012 to discuss its results and recent business activities. The details of the conference call will be announced as soon as it is finalized.

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
Email : [email protected]

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Telephone : 852-2530-0228 

SOURCE LJ International Inc.