BEIJING, May 18, 2026 – The highly anticipated Poly Auction 2026 Spring Sale concluded successfully yesterday, setting a new record for total sales with RMB 3.85 billion, an increase of 12.8% compared to the same period last year. The jewelry and jadeite section performed exceptionally well, achieving a total sales volume of RMB 820 million with a high sell-through rate of 92.5%, becoming the highlight of this spring auction. High-end imperial jade bracelets, in particular, continued to lead market enthusiasm due to their scarcity and investment value.
Among the star lots, an “Imperial Green, Fortune, Longevity, and Three-Color Jadeite Bracelet” fetched an astonishing RMB 128 million, significantly exceeding its pre-sale estimate (RMB 80-100 million), making it the highest-priced item in this auction. This bracelet boasts excellent clarity and texture, rich and vibrant colors, and a rare combination of red and yellow jadeite. Another “Icy Green Full-Color Jadeite Bracelet” also sold for RMB 75 million, achieving a premium rate of 25%. Overall, out of 35 high-end jadeite bracelets offered, 32 were successfully sold, a sell-through rate of 91.4%, with an average premium rate of 18.7%.
Market Analysis and Trend Prediction:
Li Ming, a senior auction industry journalist, pointed out: “The data from this Poly Spring Sale once again confirms the strong resilience and investment potential of the high-end jadeite market. In the current complex and volatile global economic environment, top-tier jadeite, as a scarce hard currency, increasingly highlights its value preservation and appreciation attributes. Imperial green and icy green jadeite bracelets, in particular, due to their resource scarcity, intricate craftsmanship, and profound cultural heritage, have become an important option for asset allocation among high-net-worth individuals.”
Zhang Hua, a jade market analyst, also stated: “Judging from the results of this auction, the market's pursuit of high-quality, rare jadeite has only intensified. Buyers are increasingly demanding in terms of jadeite's clarity, color, shape, and traceability of origin. At the same time, we have observed that younger generations of collectors are showing strong interest in jadeite jewelry with a sense of design and modern aesthetics, which indicates that in addition to traditional collecting, the jadeite market will gradually expand its boundaries into fashion and art in the future.”
Expert Commentary:
Professor Wang, Vice President of the Gems & Jewelry Trade Association of China, commented in an interview: “The transaction price of the Imperial Green jadeite bracelet exceeding RMB 100 million is not only a testament to market confidence but also reflects its dual value as both an artwork and an investment. With the increasing depletion of jadeite raw material resources, the scarcity of high-quality jadeite will further intensify, and its price appreciation trend is expected to continue in the coming years. For collectors, choosing reputable auction houses and institutions with professional appraisal qualifications is crucial.”
Looking ahead, the high-end jadeite market is expected to maintain steady growth. With China's continued economic development and the expanding high-net-worth population, demand for rare jewelry and jade will remain strong. Concurrently, with technological empowerment, the application of blockchain traceability, 3D modeling, and other technologies in the jadeite industry will further enhance market transparency and trust, providing a more solid foundation for jadeite's value assessment and circulation. The success of Poly Auction's spring sale undoubtedly sets a positive tone for the jadeite market trends in 2026 and beyond.