【Beijing, November 15, 2026】The highly anticipated Poly 2026 Autumn Art Auction recently concluded successfully, with the “Jade Radiance – Hetian Jade Seed Material Masterpiece Special Session” performing exceptionally well, once again confirming the strong growth momentum of the high-end Hetian jade seed material market. This auction featured 88 meticulously selected Hetian jade seed material lots, achieving a total transaction value of RMB 285 million, with a transaction rate of 92.05%, significantly exceeding market expectations.
The star lot of this special session was undoubtedly lot number 0088, the “Dragon and Phoenix Auspiciousness” Hetian jade seed material sculpture. This piece, weighing 1.2 kilograms, boasts exquisite and warm jade quality, a first-grade white hue, natural skin color, and superb carving. It ultimately hammered for a staggering RMB 58 million, a premium of 65.7% over its estimated price of RMB 35 million. Another highly anticipated piece, the “Five Blessings” Hetian jade seed material hand piece (weighing approximately 280 grams), sold for RMB 18.5 million, an increase of 54.17% over its estimated price of RMB 12 million. Furthermore, multiple exquisite seed materials weighing between 50 and 200 grams generally saw price increases of 20% to 40% above their estimates, indicating strong market demand for small and medium-sized high-quality seed materials.
Market Analysis and Trend Prediction:
Mr. Li Ming, a senior jade market analyst, pointed out: “The success of Poly's autumn auction Hetian jade seed material special session is not accidental. In recent years, with increasingly scarce resources and the growing recognition of the cultural value of jade among collectors, the investment attributes of top-tier Hetian jade seed materials have become increasingly prominent. Especially those unique seed materials with superior jade quality, natural skin color, and exquisite carving, their scarcity determines their firm prices and continuous appreciation. We have observed that the market shows extremely high enthusiasm for high-quality seed materials with clear provenance and reliable sources. It is expected that in the next 3-5 years, the price of high-end Hetian jade seed materials will continue to maintain a steady upward trend, with an average annual increase expected to be between 10% and 15%, and some top lots may even exceed 20%.”
Ms. Wang Li, Head of the Jade Department at Poly Auction, stated in an interview: “We are very satisfied with the performance of this Hetian jade seed material special session. The high transaction rate and high premium fully demonstrate the market's recognition of the quality of Poly's lots and its confidence in the future value of Hetian jade seed materials. This auction also reflects changes in the collector structure, with younger generations of collectors gradually becoming the main force in the market. They pay more attention to the artistic and cultural connotations of jade, rather than just its weight. At the same time, we have also seen an increase in market attention to raw stones; natural, uncarved exquisite seed materials, as long as their jade quality is outstanding, can also fetch high prices.”
Expert Commentary:
Professor Zhang Qiang, Vice President of the Gems & Jewelry Trade Association of China, commented: “Hetian jade seed material, as a treasure of traditional Chinese culture, its value is not only reflected in its rarity but also in the historical and cultural heritage it carries and its exquisite craftsmanship. The success of Poly's autumn auction injects new vitality into the entire jade market. However, while pursuing high prices, investors should also remain rational, focusing on the authenticity identification, quality assessment, and in-depth market research of jade to avoid blind speculation. In the future, Hetian jade seed materials with cultural added value and artistic taste will have greater collection and investment value.”
Overall, the impressive performance of Poly's 2026 autumn auction Hetian jade seed material special session has undoubtedly injected a shot in the arm into the somewhat volatile art market and once again established the unshakable position of Hetian jade seed materials in the high-end collection field. The market generally expects that with the further depletion of high-quality resources and the continued surge in collecting enthusiasm, the value of Hetian jade seed materials will continue to climb.