【Beijing, May 18, 2026】China Guardian's 2026 Spring Auction concluded successfully yesterday, with the highly anticipated 'Brilliant Condensation – Jadeite Jewelry' special session performing exceptionally well. The total transaction value reached RMB 385 million, with a remarkable sell-through rate of 89.5%. This represents a 15% increase in transaction value compared to the jadeite jewelry special session of the same period last year, indicating a strong rebound in the high-end jadeite market.

The special session featured 120 exquisite lots, covering a wide range of categories from Imperial Green jadeite bangles and necklaces to cabochons and carvings. Among them, a highly anticipated 'Imperial Green Jadeite Bead Necklace' fetched RMB 85 million, significantly exceeding its pre-sale estimate of RMB 60 million, becoming the highest-priced lot in this session. The necklace comprises 38 perfectly matched Imperial Green jadeite beads, each over 12mm in diameter, boasting rich and even color, and a fine, warm texture, undoubtedly a rare treasure in the market. Another 'Icy Green Jadeite Bangle' also sold for RMB 35 million, with a premium rate of 20%. Overall, over 30% of the lots in this session sold for more than 20% above their estimates, demonstrating collectors' strong enthusiasm for high-quality jadeite.

Mr. Li Ming, Head of China Guardian's Jewelry and Watches Department, stated in an interview: "The success of this jadeite jewelry special session is, on one hand, due to our rigorous selection process for lots, ensuring that every piece of jadeite offered possesses exceptional quality and rarity. On the other hand, it also reflects that in the current economic environment, high-net-worth individuals' investment confidence in hard assets that preserve and increase value, especially top-tier jadeite, is gradually recovering. The market continues to show extremely high demand for jadeite treasures with excellent clarity, color, and texture, clear provenance, and exquisite craftsmanship."

From a market analysis perspective, the jadeite jewelry market in the 2026 Spring Auction exhibited several significant characteristics:

  • Increased Polarization, Outstanding Performance of Top Lots: While demand for ordinary quality jadeite remained stable, competition for top-tier jadeite, such as Imperial Green and high-icy green, reached unprecedented levels, with prices repeatedly setting new records. This indicates that collectors are more inclined to invest in exquisite pieces with scarcity and artistic value.

  • Emergence of Younger Collectors, Diversified Aesthetics: In this auction, some innovatively designed jadeite inlaid jewelry incorporating modern elements also achieved impressive results, attracting attention from a segment of younger collectors. This suggests that the future development of the jadeite market will increasingly focus on design innovation and personalization.

  • Integration of Online and Offline, Expanding Market Reach: Guardian's spring auction continued to strengthen its online bidding platform, allowing global collectors to participate in real-time, effectively boosting bidding activity and facilitating the international promotion of jadeite.


Professor Zhang Hua, a senior jadeite market analyst, commented: "China Guardian's jadeite jewelry special session at this spring auction has undoubtedly injected a strong shot in the arm for the entire jadeite market. The scarcity of high-quality jadeite determines its long-term value preservation and appreciation attributes. In the current context of increasing global economic uncertainty, top-tier jadeite, as a hard asset, its investment value and safe-haven function are becoming increasingly prominent. We expect the high-end jadeite market to continue its steady growth in the coming years, while the mid-to-low-end market may face greater competition and adjustments."

Looking ahead, with the continuous development of China's economy and the enhancement of cultural confidence, jadeite, as a treasure of traditional Chinese culture, is expected to further increase its market value and collection popularity. The professional capabilities of auction houses in lot solicitation, appraisal, and promotion will be crucial forces in guiding the healthy development of the market.