【Beijing, November 15, 2026】China Guardian's 2026 Autumn Auction concluded successfully yesterday, with the highly anticipated 'Magnificent Jewels and Jadeite' sale performing exceptionally well. The total transaction value reached RMB 320 million, with an impressive sell-through rate of 88.5%, significantly exceeding market expectations. This achievement not only set a new record for Guardian's jewelry sales in recent years but also injected a strong boost into the currently somewhat sluggish art market, signaling a robust rebound in the high-end jadeite jewelry market.
The special sale featured 150 meticulously selected lots, including top-tier jadeite, colored gemstones, and branded jewelry. The jadeite section was undoubtedly the biggest highlight. A 'Imperial Green' jadeite cabochon and diamond necklace weighing 50.2 carats, with its extreme color saturation, delicate texture, and perfect cutting, became the focal point of the entire auction. This lot was finally hammered at RMB 85 million, an impressive 41.6% premium over its upper estimate (RMB 60 million), acquired by an anonymous buyer. Another jadeite bangle named 'Fu Lu Shou Xi' (meaning blessings, prosperity, longevity, and happiness), combining red, yellow, green, and purple hues, symbolizing auspiciousness, went through multiple rounds of fierce bidding and was finally sold for RMB 38 million, a remarkable increase of 58.3%.
From the data, the average transaction price of jadeite lots in this auction increased by approximately 15% compared to the same period last year, with high-quality, rare jadeite showing even more significant price increases. In terms of sell-through rate, jadeite lots estimated above RMB 5 million achieved a high sell-through rate of 95%, demonstrating collectors' undiminished enthusiasm for top-tier jadeite.
Market Analysis and Trend Prediction:
Mr. Li Ming, a senior auction industry journalist and jadeite market analyst, pointed out: "The outstanding performance of the jadeite jewelry sale at this Guardian Autumn Auction is not accidental. It reflects the increasing demand among high-net-worth individuals for scarce and value-preserving hard assets amidst growing global economic uncertainties. As an important carrier of traditional Chinese culture, jadeite's unique oriental aesthetic value and rare resource attributes make it an ideal choice for hedging against inflation and achieving wealth preservation and appreciation."
Mr. Li Ming further analyzed: "We observe that while demand for ordinary quality jadeite tends to be stable, the price of top-tier jadeite with excellent '种水色' (texture, clarity, and color) and exquisite craftsmanship continues to climb, even showing a counter-trend increase. This indicates that collectors and investors are becoming more rational, focusing more on the artistic value, rarity, and future appreciation potential of the lots. In the coming years, we expect the high-end jadeite market to maintain steady growth, while the mid-to-low-end market may face greater competitive pressure."
Expert Commentary:
Ms. Wang Hua, Vice President of the Gems & Jewelry Trade Association of China, stated: "The success of China Guardian's autumn auction has undoubtedly injected confidence into the entire jewelry and jadeite industry. The strong performance of the jadeite sector, in particular, once again proves its status as a hard currency. We see that the younger generation of collectors is also increasingly accepting jadeite, paying more attention to design and wearability. This has prompted the market to focus on more modern aesthetic jadeite jewelry in addition to traditional collectibles. In the future, the cultural and fashion attributes of jadeite will be more closely integrated, bringing more innovation and vitality to the market."
The success of China Guardian's 2026 Autumn Auction's jadeite jewelry sale not only provided valuable transaction data for the market but also clearly outlined the future direction of the jadeite market: rare, high-quality jadeite with both cultural and fashion attributes will continue to lead market trends and become the focus of competition among collectors and investors.