【Hong Kong, November 20, 2026】Christie's Hong Kong Autumn Sale 2026 concluded successfully yesterday, achieving a total sales figure of HK$2.85 billion, significantly exceeding pre-sale estimates. The sell-through rate reached 88% by lot and 92% by value. Notably, the Jewels and Jadeite sale performed exceptionally well, with a total of over HK$1.2 billion, once again affirming the robust resilience of the high-end jewelry market and collectors' sustained pursuit of rare treasures.
The undisputed highlight of this autumn sale was a collection of exquisite jadeite cabochons. Among them, an imperial green natural Burmese jadeite cabochon ring, named 'Imperial Green,' with its ultimate intense verdant hue, glass-like translucency, and flawless condition, fetched an astonishing HK$185 million, far surpassing its pre-sale estimate of HK$120 million, representing a premium rate of 54%. This cabochon weighs 15.2 carats, boasts a full dimension, and is set with two D-color flawless pear-shaped diamonds, making it one of the top-tier jadeite treasures to appear on the auction market in recent years. Another necklace composed of three matching jadeite cabochons also sold for HK$98 million, a 63% increase from its HK$60 million estimate. Overall, all jadeite cabochon lots in this auction met or exceeded their high estimates, with an average premium rate of 35%.
Ms. Shirley Shi, Chairman of Christie's Asia Jewellery Department, stated in a post-sale interview, "The success of this autumn sale, particularly the outstanding performance of the jadeite cabochon section, once again proves the unique status of top-tier jadeite in the international collecting community. Collectors continue to show immense enthusiasm and purchasing power for jadeite treasures with clear provenance, exceptional quality, and exquisite design. We have also observed strong interest in lots with historical significance or unique stories."
From a market analysis perspective, despite various global economic uncertainties, the high-end art and jewelry market, especially extremely rare top-grade jadeite, continues to be recognized for its value preservation and appreciation attributes. The auction data indicates that collectors are more inclined to invest in assets with 'hard currency' characteristics. Jadeite cabochons, due to their stringent requirements for raw material quality, exquisite cutting techniques, and unique Eastern aesthetics, have long been a focal point for collectors. The high price achieved by the 'Imperial Green' jadeite cabochon not only set a new auction record for similar items but also further elevated market expectations for top-tier jadeite.
Mr. Li Ming, a senior jade market analyst, pointed out, "The current jadeite market exhibits a polarized trend. While prices for ordinary quality jadeite fluctuate significantly, top-grade high-value items, especially those reaching glass-grade and ice-grade imperial green levels, have seen steady price increases and possess strong resistance to decline. In the coming years, with the increasing depletion of high-quality jadeite rough and the continuous growth of the global affluent class, we anticipate that the value of top-tier jadeite will maintain strong growth momentum. When making selections, collectors should focus on exquisite pieces with excellent translucency, color, and craftsmanship, as well as unique works possessing scarcity and cultural connotations."
Looking ahead, Christie's will continue to deepen its presence in the Asian market and is committed to presenting more rare lots with both artistic value and investment potential to global collectors. The success of this autumn sale undoubtedly lays a solid foundation for the upcoming Spring Sale in 2027, also signaling that the high-end jewelry market will continue to maintain its vitality and attractiveness.