Hangzhou, November 28, 2026 – The highly anticipated Xiling Yinshe 2026 Autumn Auction concluded successfully yesterday, with the “Jade Radiance – Hetian Jade Boutique Session” once again demonstrating the strong growth momentum of the high-end Hetian jade market through its outstanding sales performance. The total transaction value of this session reached an impressive RMB 185 million, with a sell-through rate of 92.5%, significantly exceeding market expectations and showcasing collectors' continued pursuit of exquisite Hetian jade.
The session featured 120 exquisite Hetian jade pieces, including籽料 (seed jade),山料 (mountain jade), and various carved items. Among them, a “Hetian Jade Seed Rough Stone” weighing 2.5 kilograms, with its delicate texture, warm luster, and rare size, became the highlight of the entire auction. After multiple rounds of fierce bidding, it was finally hammered at RMB 38 million, representing a premium of 26.7% over its estimated price (RMB 28 million - 35 million), setting a new auction record for seed rough stones of similar caliber in recent years. Another piece, a “White Jade 'Peace and Prosperity' Ornament” created by contemporary jade carving master Mr. Zhang, sold for RMB 12.8 million, exceeding its upper estimate by 15%, thanks to its superb craftsmanship and auspicious symbolism. In addition, many high-quality Hetian jade bracelets, pendants, and hand-held pieces were also sold at prices 10%-30% higher than their estimates, indicating strong market demand for fine jade carvings.
Mr. Li Ming, Head of the Jade Department at Xiling Yinshe Auction Co., Ltd., stated in an interview: “The success of this Hetian jade session is primarily due to our strict control over the quality of the lots and our accurate assessment of market trends. We have observed that collectors are showing increasing enthusiasm for Hetian jade works with clear origins, superior jade quality, and exquisite craftsmanship. In particular, seed rough stones and master-carved pieces with scarcity and cultural connotations are widely optimistic about their value growth potential.”
Professor Wang, a senior jade market analyst, pointed out: “The current Hetian jade market shows a polarized trend. On the one hand, ordinary quality Hetian jade faces certain market pressure, with significant price fluctuations; on the other hand, high-quality seed jade, master-carved works, and ancient jade with historical and cultural value continue to maintain strong prices, even repeatedly reaching new highs. This indicates that collectors are more rational in their investment decisions, preferring to choose scarce resources with potential for value preservation and appreciation.” Professor Wang further predicted that in the next few years, with resource depletion and the improvement of collectors' aesthetic standards, the scarcity of high-end Hetian jade will become more prominent, and its market value is expected to continue to maintain steady growth.
Judging from the auction data, the investment attribute of high-end Hetian jade is increasingly strong, becoming an important part of the art investment field. The high sell-through rate and premium rate not only reflect the market's recognition of the artistic value of Hetian jade but also demonstrate its ability to preserve and appreciate value as a hard currency. The success of Xiling Yinshe's autumn auction undoubtedly added a brilliant stroke to the 2026 Chinese art auction market and set a new benchmark for the future development of the Hetian jade market.