【Hong Kong, November 20, 2026】Christie's Hong Kong successfully concluded its Autumn Auction 2026 yesterday, achieving an impressive total sales figure of US$285 million. The highly anticipated Jewels and Jadeite sale was particularly outstanding, reaching a total of US$112 million with a remarkable sell-through rate of 88%, once again affirming the strong resilience and collectible value of the high-end collectibles market, especially for top-tier Burmese jadeite.
The highlight of this autumn auction was undoubtedly several rare Burmese natural jadeite pieces. Among them, a natural imperial green jadeite bead necklace, named “Emperor's Jade”, composed of 36 plump jadeite beads ranging from 12.5 mm to 14.8 mm in diameter, was hammered down at an astonishing US$45 million, far exceeding its pre-sale estimate of US$30 million, representing a premium of 50%. Another natural imperial green jadeite bangle, named “Congealed Green”, with its ultimate translucency and even color, attracted fierce bidding from collectors and was finally sold for US$22 million, an increase of 46.7% compared to its US$15 million estimate. In addition, a meticulously carved natural jadeite ornament, “Blessings and Longevity”, also changed hands for a high price of US$8.5 million, demonstrating the market's high recognition of jadeite works that combine artistry and rarity.
Overall, the Jewels and Jadeite sale's total sales increased by 15% compared to the same period last year, and the sell-through rate also improved by 3 percentage points. This data indicates that, against the backdrop of a gradually stabilizing macroeconomic environment, global collectors' investment enthusiasm for rare, value-preserving hard assets, especially top-tier jadeite, continues to heat up. Analysts point out that the scarcity, non-renewability, and unique cultural connotations of Burmese jadeite have consistently positioned it as an irreplaceable asset in the high-end collectibles market.
Ms. Anna Stone, Chairman of Christie's Asia Jewellery Department, stated: “We are very pleased with the results of this autumn auction, especially the outstanding performance of Burmese jadeite, which once again proves its strong appeal as a global top luxury item and investment. Buyers have shown unprecedented enthusiasm for jadeite pieces of exceptional quality, perfect craftsmanship, and reliable provenance. We observe that demand for top-tier jadeite remains strong from collectors in Greater China, Southeast Asia, and even the Middle East, showing a trend towards younger and more international demographics.”
Mr. Li Mingyuan, a senior jade market analyst, commented: “The jadeite transaction data from this Christie's autumn auction is undoubtedly an important barometer of market confidence. The ultra-high premium sale of the 'Emperor's Jade' bead necklace not only set a new record for similar items but also sent a clear signal: in the current environment of increasing global inflation expectations and uncertainties, top-tier natural jadeite, as a hard asset, its functions of hedging and preserving/increasing value are becoming increasingly prominent. In the coming years, we expect the prices of high-quality, rare Burmese jadeite to continue to rise steadily, while the mid-to-low-end jadeite market may face greater differentiation and adjustment.”
Looking ahead, with the gradual recovery of the global economy and the increasing demand for diversified asset allocation among high-net-worth individuals, the market prospects for top-tier Burmese jadeite remain broad. Auction houses will continue to dedicate themselves to discovering and presenting more rare jadeite treasures to meet the demands of global collectors and lead the healthy development of the jadeite collecting market.