Cultus Artem jewels arrive at Stella Flame Gallery for summer gifting

Holly Tupper brought Cultus Artem to Stella Flame Gallery in Bridgehampton over the Fourth of July weekend, giving Hamptons shoppers a rare chance to see the line’s sculptural jewels in person. The presentation put a San Antonio luxury house, known for pieces that move between adornment and object, into one of the East End’s most gift-ready rooms.

Cultus Artem says it was established in 2015 and is headquartered in a historic building in San Antonio, Texas. Its jewelry collection is limited edition and one-of-a-kind, made from 18k gold and precious raw materials gathered over three decades, a detail that separates it from the easier-to-find summer jewelry filling resort cases elsewhere. The site lists pieces including a $6,000 amethyst pendant and a $16,900 diamond perfume locket, prices that place the line firmly in the collector tier while still leaving room for a gift with a specific story attached to it.

The brand’s own materials also place its origins in Singapore in 1989 before a rebrand in 2015. Tupper has spent three decades living abroad, returned to Texas in 2013 to take over the family ranch and later established ateliers in San Antonio. She has since built Cultus Artem across jewelry, fragrance, skincare and a recently launched home collection, with eight signature scents adding another giftable layer for buyers who want more than a single category of luxury.

Stella Flame Gallery has made itself a fitting host for the summer showing. The gallery says it is in its third year in Bridgehampton, after relocating there in 2023, and has built its name on fine jewelry, contemporary art and gift objects. It is open Thursday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 2385 Montauk Highway, a practical stop for anyone looking for a present with provenance, rarity and a stronger point of view than the usual seasonal bauble.