LJ International to Hold Annual General Meeting on Friday, December 9, 2011

HONG KONG, October 24, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- LJ International Inc. (LJI) (NASDAQ: JADE), ("LJI" or "the Company") a leading colored gemstone and diamond jeweler, today announced that it will hold its 2011 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders ("AGM") at the Company's Shenzhen office, 10^th Floor, Block 18, Free Trade Zone, Shatoujiao, Shenzhen, PRC, at 11:00 am China/Beijing Time on Friday, December 9, 2011. Shareholders registered in the register of members at the close of business on October 17, 2011 are entitled to receive notice of, and vote at, the AGM or at any adjournment that may take place. Beneficial owners of the Company's shares who wish to exercise their voting rights must act through their respective brokerage firm.

The notice of AGM, which sets forth the resolutions to be proposed and seek adoption from shareholders, the Proxy Statement and a copy of the Company's 2010 Annual Report will be available in the near future on the Investor Relations section of the Company's website at 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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