Hangzhou, May 18, 2026 – The highly anticipated Xiling Yinshe 2026 Spring Auction concluded successfully yesterday. The total transaction value of this spring auction reached an impressive 1.25 billion RMB, with a transaction rate of 88.5%, an increase of 12% compared to the same period last year. Among them, the jadeite artwork section performed exceptionally well, becoming the biggest highlight of the auction. Not only did its transaction value hit a new high, but it also demonstrated strong market demand and investment confidence in high-quality jadeite.
This spring auction presented a total of 120 exquisite jadeite artworks, including necklaces, bracelets, pendants, and decorative pieces. Ultimately, this section achieved a total transaction value of 380 million RMB, with a transaction rate as high as 95%, far exceeding other categories. Notably, a piece named “Imperial Green, Red, and Yellow Jadeite Necklace with Fu Lu Shou” was hammered at an astonishing 86 million RMB, becoming the highest-priced item in this auction, an increase of 35% from its estimated price. Another “Icy Green Jadeite Bangle” was sold for 32 million RMB, with a premium rate of 28%. In addition, several high-quality glass-type and icy-type jadeite pendants and decorative pieces were also sold at prices significantly exceeding their estimates, fully demonstrating the market's pursuit of rare and exquisitely crafted jadeite artworks.
Mr. Li Ming, a senior auction industry analyst, pointed out: “The outstanding performance of the jadeite section in Xiling Yinshe's spring auction once again confirms the safe-haven attribute and investment value of high-end jadeite artworks in the current art market. Against the backdrop of increasing global economic uncertainty, rare jadeite with cultural heritage significance is becoming an important asset allocation choice for high-net-worth individuals. Especially those imperial green and vibrant green jadeites with excellent clarity, pure color, and exquisite carving, still have huge room for price appreciation.”
From a market trend perspective, in recent years, the international market prices of top-tier jadeite artworks have continued to rise, especially in Asia, where their collection and investment enthusiasm remain undiminished. Xiling Yinshe, as a leading art auction house in China, its success in the jadeite section will undoubtedly further boost confidence in the entire jadeite market. This auction also shows that collectors' aesthetic appreciation and connoisseurship of jadeite are increasingly sophisticated, no longer focusing solely on the material itself, but paying more attention to its artistry, rarity, and the cultural stories behind it.
Professor Wang, a renowned jadeite appraisal expert, stated in an interview: “The success of this auction is, on one hand, due to Xiling Yinshe's strict selection standards for auction items and professional market promotion; on the other hand, it also reflects people's renewed understanding and love for jade culture in the context of the revival of traditional Chinese culture. In the future, jadeite artworks with unique design concepts and exquisite traditional craftsmanship will be more favored by the market. At the same time, we also see a new generation of collectors entering the market, who tend to choose fashionable jadeite pieces that combine both wearing and collection value, which also brings new vitality and development directions to the jadeite market.”
Looking ahead, with the gradual recovery of the global economy and the continuous enhancement of China's cultural confidence, the high-end jadeite artwork market is expected to maintain steady growth. Xiling Yinshe's outstanding achievements in this spring auction undoubtedly set a positive tone for the art market in the second half of 2026, indicating that jadeite artworks will continue to hold an important position in the collecting world and attract more attention and investment.