【Beijing, November 15, 2026】The highly anticipated Poly 2026 Autumn Auction concluded successfully yesterday, with the “Splendid Jade Chapter – Hetian Jade Seed Material Masterpieces Special Session” performing exceptionally well, once again affirming the strong growth momentum of the high-end Hetian jade seed material market. This special session featured a total of 120 exquisite Hetian jade seed material lots, achieving a staggering total transaction value of RMB 285 million, with an impressive sell-through rate of 92.5%, far exceeding market expectations. Compared to the same period last year, the total transaction value of this session increased by approximately 18%, indicating collectors' undiminished enthusiasm for top-tier Hetian jade seed material collection.
Several lots in this session set new transaction records in their respective categories. Among them, a 280-gram “Mutton-fat Jade Seed Material Rough Stone,” with its delicate and warm texture, flawless white color, and perfect skin, became the highlight of the entire auction. After multiple rounds of fierce bidding, it was finally hammered at an astonishing price of RMB 38 million, with a premium rate as high as 65%. Another exquisitely carved “White Jade Seed Material 'Auspicious Beast' Handpiece,” personally crafted by contemporary jade carving master Wang XX, achieved RMB 12 million due to its superb craftsmanship and unique artistic style, an increase of 40% from its estimate. In addition, many fine seed materials weighing between 50 grams and 150 grams also generally sold at prices 20% to 50% higher than their estimates, indicating an equally active mid-to-high-end market.
Market Analysis and Trend Judgment:
Mr. Li Ming, a senior jade market analyst, pointed out: “The excellent performance of the Hetian jade seed material special session at this Poly Autumn Auction is not accidental. In recent years, with the increasing depletion of high-quality Hetian jade seed material resources, its scarcity value has become more prominent. At the same time, the steady development of the domestic economy and the enhancement of cultural confidence have also led more high-net-worth individuals to focus on top-tier artworks that combine investment and collection value. From the transaction data, it can be seen that collectors are more stringent in their consideration of the origin, skin color, whiteness, oiliness, and carving of the seed material, and the trend of pursuing 'good material and exquisite craftsmanship' is becoming increasingly evident. In the next few years, we expect the market price of high-end Hetian jade seed material to maintain a steady upward trend, especially for fine pieces with rare characteristics and the endorsement of renowned carvers, whose appreciation potential will be even more considerable.”
Expert Commentary and Market Participant Views:
Ms. Zhang Hua, Vice President of the China Jewelry and Jade Industry Association, stated: “As an industry barometer, the success of this Poly Autumn Auction undoubtedly injected new vitality and confidence into the entire Hetian jade market. We see that the pursuit of top-tier mutton-fat jade seed material has reached a new height, and fine seed materials carved by renowned masters are also increasingly favored by collectors. This indicates that the market is gradually maturing, and collectors are paying more attention to artistic value and cultural connotation while pursuing material value. It is recommended that new collectors should learn more, appreciate more, invest rationally, and avoid blindly following trends.”
A senior collector, who wished to remain anonymous, commented at the auction site: “I have been following the Hetian jade seed material market for more than ten years. Today's auction results once again confirm my judgment: truly scarce resources are always hard currency. Although prices are high, considering their non-renewable nature and the potential resource depletion in the future, today's prices may just be a starting point.”
Overall, the success of the Poly 2026 Autumn Auction Hetian Jade Seed Material Special Session not only brought exciting transaction data to the market but also conveyed positive signals for the industry's future development. Driven by both resource scarcity and cultural value, the collection and investment boom for Hetian jade seed material is expected to continue to heat up.