(LJI) (Nasdaq: JADE), one of the fastest-growing jewelry
companies in the world, today reported a single order of over $1 million from
one of the largest mass merchants in the U. Yih., is engaged in the designing, branding, marketing and distribution of a
full range of jewelry.
For more information on LJI, please visit http://www.4 billion buying jewelry and watches, a dramatic 6.

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LJ International Reports Single Order for Over $1 Million from Existing Customer

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It explores what type of jewelry is bought within each category, such as
necklaces, earring, bracelet, brooches and pins and how much shoppers spend on
specific items of jewelry.

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It also expects full-year 2005 net income
of $3 .com . As a category in the durable goods segment,
jewelry and watches outperformed the overall durable goods sector, which only
rose 4.

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The remaining approximately $2 million will be
derived from the Company's ENZO Division.08 per fully diluted share, for its fourth quarter ending
December 31, 2005. For the fiscal year 2005, the
Company projected revenues of more than $95 million, up approximately 23% from
the $77 million reported in 2004.
How are jewelry marketers and retailers to understand this dichotomy in
the marketplace -- that the ultimate luxury good is sold most by the nation's
top discounter and that lower-income shoppers who spend under $100 on each
item of jewelry bought have propelled Wal-Mart to their #1 position?
This study examines both the fine and costume jewelry market segments, as
well as the preferences and behaviours of gift buyers and jewelry self-
purchasers.

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"As we have previously announced, our strategy for the coming
three years is to continue to grow our global wholesale business while
simultaneously expanding ENZO, our higher-margin and faster growing retail
business in China.0 million and EPS of $0.newscom.

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Research and Markets: American Consumers Spent $57.4 Billion Buying Jewelry and Watches in 2004 a 6.9% Increase on 2003

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"This
redeployment of our capital towards our fastest growing and highest-margin
business segment should enable ENZO's contribution, as a percentage of total
revenues, to grow significantly into the foreseeable future and, as a result,
have a more positive impact on our earnings and shareholder value. These
forward-looking statements may involve a number of risks and uncertainties. In 2004 American consumers
spent $57.

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About LJ International Inc. LJI distributes to fine
jewelers, department stores, national jewelry chains and electronic and
specialty retailers throughout North America and Western Europe, with a
growing retail presence in China through its ENZO stores. It provides details about jewelry choices and spending in four
major categories of jewelry:

- Fine women's jewelry and watches
- Fine men's jewelry and watches
- Women's costume jewelry and watches
- Men's costume jewelry and watches
- For the fine jewelry category, detail data is also included about metal
of composition, such as fine gold, platinum, sterling silver; and
gemstones, such as diamonds, precious gemstones, such as rubies,
emeralds, etc.com/reports /c14050

Laura Wood
Senior Manager
Research and Markets
press@researchandmarkets .

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Based on the revised guidance issued by the Company on February 9, 2005,
LJI projects record revenue of more than $32 million and net income of $1.
LJ International, Inc.7 percent by comparison .

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The customer cannot be named for competitive reasons. Yih.S. consumers in the past
year, with 'twenty-something' to 'fifty-something' women with higher incomes
representing the core target market .

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ljintl.com/reports/c14050) has announced the addition
of Jewelry Report, 2005 Update: The Who, What , Where, How Much and Why of
Jewelry Shopping to their offering. Through the level of purchase detailed analysed,
marketers and retailers can discover the typical pricing parameters for each
type of jewelry based upon what the typical jewelry buyer spends.

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Company Expects its Redeployment of Capital to Fund ENZO's Expansion to
Pay-Off in Current and Next Year

HONG KONG and LOS ANGELES, LJ
International, Inc.
"This record order testifies to the increasing demand for LJI's core
wholesale products, which are continuing to capture market share away from our
smaller, highly-fragmented competitors who simply cannot handle volume orders
without risking quality," said Yu Chuan Yih, Chairman and CEO of LJ
International. We are
excited to soon being able to provide our shareholders with specific figures
relating to our ENZO Division and how the current and next year stand to
benefit from our retail strategy in China," concluded Mr.
To be added to LJI's investor lists, please contact Haris Tajyar at
htajyar@irintl.

goods sold to other wholesalers or retailers), (b) capital or durable nonconsumer goods, and (c) raw and intermediate materials and supplies used in production.

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This order, which will
be recognized in the current first quarter ending March 31, 2006, represents
the biggest ever single order the Company has received in its 19 -year year
history. I'm pleased to report that we are already meeting or
beating expectations in both these areas, as we indicated earlier this month
when we increased our fourth quarter and full year 2005 revenue guidance,"
continued Mr.

For further information:

AT LJI: AT INVESTOR RELATIONS INTL:
Betty Ho Haris Tajyar
Vice President, Corporate Development Managing Partner
Ph: +011-852-2170-0001 Ph: +1-818-382-9702
Email: htajyar@irintl.

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For the last several years discounter Wal-Mart has been the nation's #1
retailer of jewelry , despite the fact that the prime target market for jewelry
-- high-income women from 25 to 54 years -- are the least likely of all
consumers to shop for jewelry in discount channels.
The study is of great value to jewelry retailers, both those that already
compete in the category and those that want to grow their share of the market.

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If achieved, this would result in a 28% year-over-year
increase in revenues, an 80% rise in net income, and a 50% rise in EPS despite
a substantial increase in shares outstanding.
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Redeployment of Capital to Fund Fastest Growing Business Division
Approximately $93 million of LJI's projected 2005 revenue is expected to
be derived from its wholesale business, for a year-over-year increase of at
least 20% in that area. It has built its global business, currently one of the
fastest-growing in the jewelry industry , on a vertical integration strategy
and an unwavering commitment to quality and service.

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"Although we expect our wholesale business to grow more profitably than
ever, our strategic goal is to continue to redeploy our cash towards the
building of our ENZO retail chain stores in China," said Mr.3
million, or $0.

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Jewelry is the ultimate luxury and today's jewelry shopper is driven by an
experiential passion that goes far beyond the item's features and benefits --
They buy jewelry based upon emotion, not reason.

For more information visit
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Actual results may vary significantly based on a number of factors, including ,
but not limited to, uncertainties in product demand, the impact of competitive
products and pricing , changing economic conditions around the world, release
and revenues of new products and other risk factors detailed in the company's
most recent annual report and other filings with the Securities and Exchange
Commission.researchandmarkets.

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Jewelry and watches were purchased by half of U.
It reveals the stores where jewelry consumers prefer to shop, including the
top ten jewelry retailers led by Wal-Mart, as well as the nation's leading
jewelry retailers in these categories:

- Department stores
- Discount stores
- Chain jewelry stores
- Fashion clothing stores
- Non-stores, including mail order, television and Internet

Special Features in Jewelry Report, 2005 Update

Included in this report are:

- Profile of the affluent , luxury consumer market for jewelry and watches.

Wholesalers are organised to sell or arrange the purchase of sale of (a) goods for resale (i.

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23. DUBLIN, Ireland, Research and Markets
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topaz, etc.

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Its product lines
incorporate all major categories sought by major retailers, including
earrings, necklaces, pendants, rings and bracelets.
Details about different types of jewelry shoppers are included, with
special emphasis on the differing motivations and buying behaviour of men and
women, as well as gift buyers as compared with self-purchasers.
- 7 major Marketing Opportunities that will mean greater success for
jewelry companies and retailers that develop strategies to take
advantage of these emerging opportunities.

The wholesaling process is an intermediate step in the distribution of merchandise.

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and a longstanding LJI customer. (LJI) (Nasdaq: JADE), based in Hong Kong and the
U .

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Forward looking statement: Except for the historical information, the
matters discussed in this news release may contain forward-looking statements,
including, but not limited to, factors relating to future revenues.9 percent
increase over previous year.
- 12 research-based Business Building Tactics to help jewelry marketers
and retailers grow a more vibrant business.