LJ International Reports Strong Interest From JCK Las Vegas Trade Show

LJ International, Inc. (LJI)

(NASDAQ: JADE), a leading jewelry manufacturer and retailer, today reported the successful introduction of its 2011-2012 jewelry line at the recent JCK Las Vegas trade show (June 4-7, 2010). The show is one of the world's most important business-to-business buying and selling opportunities for the jewelry industry. To date, LJI has already booked over $7 million in orders from US customers from the event.

Orders include over 60,000 pieces -- approximately $3 million for gold and silver pieces from the largest jewelry chain store in the US, and nearly $4.4 million for gold jewelry from the membership discount store chain of the largest US retailer.

In total, LJI expects to book approximately $20 million in sales from JCK Las Vegas, with most of the revenue booked by the end of 2010. JCK-based orders historically make up about 40% of LJI's overall wholesale revenues in a given year.

During the JCK show, LJI met with 34 retail partners, representing the Company's entire non-European customer base for its wholesale division.

The expected $20 million in total revenues from JCK orders in 2010 is closely comparable to amounts recorded by LJI before the global economic downturn that began late in 2007. In 2006, orders from JCK Las Vegas totaled approximately $22 million, up from $20 million in 2005 and $17 million in 2004.

This year, LJI's presentation to retailers featured its new collections for 2011 and 2012, which consists of approximately 100 new pieces using colored gemstones in contemporary designs. With most of the pieces priced between $100 and $200, the collections follow the "affordable luxury" strategy that has helped boost LJI's sales growth in recent quarters.

"We are pleased to report an enthusiastic reception by our retail partners for our new jewelry line," said LJI Chairman and CEO Yu Chuan Yih. "It has been encouraging to see JCK orders return to near pre-recession levels. The stimulus in our North American wholesale market, coupled with our positive initiatives in the retail business, are encouraging trends in our business."

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 on the Company, visit the Company's website at www.ljintl.com.

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