Hangzhou, May 28, 2026 – The highly anticipated Xiling Yinshe 2026 Spring Auction concluded successfully yesterday. The total transaction value of this spring auction reached an impressive RMB 1.25 billion, with a sell-through rate of 86.5%, marking a 15% increase compared to the same period last year. This demonstrates a strong recovery trend in the art market, particularly in the high-end jadeite art segment. The jadeite art special session was particularly outstanding, with a total transaction value exceeding RMB 380 million and a sell-through rate of 92%, with multiple lots setting new records for similar items.
The highlight of this spring auction was undoubtedly the “Jadeite Brilliance – Exquisite Jadeite Art” special session. A lot named “Imperial Green, Fortune, Longevity and Three-Color Jadeite Bangle,” with its ultimate color saturation, warm texture, and perfect craftsmanship, was ultimately hammered at an astonishing price of RMB 88 million after multiple rounds of intense bidding, far exceeding its pre-auction estimate (RMB 50-70 million), becoming the top lot of this auction. Another “Icy Green Jadeite Guanyin Pendant,” with its delicate carving and pure translucency, was sold for RMB 35 million, with a premium rate of 45%. In addition, a series of high-quality jadeite bead necklaces, rings, and ornaments were also sold at high prices, fully reflecting the market's pursuit of rare and high-quality jadeite.
Mr. Lu Jingqing, Executive Director and General Manager of Xiling Yinshe Auction Co., Ltd., stated in an interview: “The success of this spring auction, especially the outstanding performance of the jadeite art special session, confirms our judgment on the market rebound. In the current global economic situation, high-quality, rare artworks, especially jadeite, which combines oriental aesthetics with value preservation and appreciation attributes, are becoming an important option for asset allocation among high-net-worth individuals.”
Mr. Zhang Ming, a senior jadeite market analyst, pointed out: “In recent years, with increasing global economic uncertainties, investors' preference for hard assets has grown. Jadeite, as a non-renewable resource, its scarcity determines its long-term value. The data from this Xiling Yinshe spring auction indicates that the market's awareness and acceptance of top-tier jadeite are continuously improving, and the buyer base is also more mature and rational. Especially those jadeite artworks with excellent translucency, color, and craftsmanship, have strong price resilience and significant appreciation potential.” Mr. Zhang Ming further predicted that in the next five years, the average annual appreciation rate of high-end jadeite artworks is expected to remain between 8% and 15%, and the value of antique-grade jadeite with cultural connotations and historical heritage will be even more prominent.
From the perspective of buyer structure, this spring auction not only attracted numerous domestic senior collectors and institutions but also saw many buyers from Southeast Asia, Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan, indicating the internationalization trend of the jadeite art market. The younger generation of collectors is also gradually entering the market, preferring jadeite jewelry with strong design and wearability, injecting new vitality into the market.
Looking ahead, Xiling Yinshe will continue to cultivate the art market, selecting more exquisite items to meet the growing demands of collectors. Jadeite art, as one of its core segments, is expected to continue to exert its strength in future auctions, leading market trends. The success of this spring auction undoubtedly sets a positive tone for the art market in the second half of 2026, heralding the arrival of a vibrant collecting era.