【Beijing, November 15, 2026】China Guardian's 2026 Autumn Auction concluded successfully yesterday, with the 'Brilliant Green – Jadeite Jewelry' specialist sale performing exceptionally well. The total transaction value exceeded RMB 350 million, achieving an impressive 92% sell-through rate, far surpassing market expectations and injecting a strong boost into the long-sluggish jewelry market.
The specialist sale featured 120 carefully selected jadeite and jewelry lots. Among them, the highly anticipated highlight – an 'Imperial Green' jadeite cabochon and diamond necklace weighing 28.5 carats – fetched an astonishing RMB 88 million, significantly exceeding its upper estimate of RMB 50 million, representing a premium of 76%. The piece was acquired by an anonymous Asian collector through a telephone bid. Another item, a 'Fu Lu Shou' tri-color jadeite bangle, sold for RMB 32 million, a 60% increase from its RMB 20 million estimate. Multiple high-quality jadeite bangles, bead necklaces, and carvings also sold for prices well above their estimates, demonstrating the enduring scarcity and collectible value of top-tier jadeite.
Statistically, the average transaction price for this jadeite jewelry sale increased by approximately 15% compared to the same sale in the 2025 autumn auction, and the sell-through rate jumped significantly from last year's 78% to 92%. This not only reflects the strong market demand for high-quality jadeite but also signals that after a period of adjustment, China's high-end jewelry market is gradually recovering.
Ms. Wang, General Manager of China Guardian's Jewelry and Watches Department, stated in an interview: "The success of this jadeite jewelry sale is primarily due to two factors. Firstly, our rigorous selection of lots ensures that each piece possesses unique artistic value and investment potential. Secondly, the gradual restoration of market confidence, especially with a clearer economic outlook, has led to an increasing demand among high-net-worth collectors for rare asset allocation. Imperial Green jadeite, as a hard currency, with its safe-haven properties and cultural value, consistently remains a focal point for collectors."
Mr. Li Ming, a senior jewelry market analyst, pointed out: "The performance of jadeite in the 2026 autumn auction can be seen as a significant signal of a market rebound from its bottom. In recent years, influenced by the macro economy and consumer sentiment, the jadeite market experienced a period of consolidation. However, judging from these auction results, top-tier, rare, and storied jadeite pieces can still command high premiums. Particularly, items with excellent 'zhong shui se' (translucency, clarity, and color) and exquisite craftsmanship have even surpassed their peak prices from 2020. This indicates that the market is returning to rationality, with collectors focusing more on the intrinsic value and rarity of the items rather than blind pursuit."
Looking ahead, industry insiders generally believe that with the gradual global economic recovery and the continuous growth of investment interest in cultural and artistic assets among China's high-net-worth individuals, the market demand for high-quality jadeite will remain robust. However, market differentiation will also become more pronounced; prices for ordinary quality jadeite may still face pressure, while the value of top-tier jadeite is expected to continue to rise. Auction houses, in their consignment and marketing efforts, will increasingly focus on unearthing rare jadeite with unique historical and cultural backgrounds and collectible value to meet the demands of increasingly mature and discerning collectors.
This jadeite jewelry specialist sale at China Guardian's autumn auction has undoubtedly set a new benchmark for the entire jewelry auction market and established a positive tone for the market trends in 2027.