July 22, 2009 (FinancialWire) — Fuqi International, Inc. (NASDAQ: FUQI), a designer of precious metal jewelry in China, said it has filed a preliminary prospectus supplement to its shelf registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission for an underwritten public offering of 4.5 million shares of its common stock.

William Blair & company is acting as the sole bookrunner and lead manager. Fuqi International will also grant a 30-day option to the underwriters for the purchase of up to an additional 675,000 shares of common stock to cover over-allotments.

Shenzhen, China-based Fuqi International develops, promotes, manufactures and sells a range of products consisting of styles and designs made from gold and other precious metals such as platinum and Karat gold.

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