Prolific jewelry designer John Brevard said it was a near-fatal childhood illness that led him to question the nature of human existence and its connection with the universe. Art and design would come to serve as an outlet for his self-expression, and Brevard’s visually engaging, cerebral and environmentally sustainable statement pieces embody the essence of 21st-century modernism.
Born in 1982 in Miami, Florida, Brevard had an intrinsic interest in nature and the arts as a child. However, at age 14, he contracted encephalitis and meningitis, leaving him comatose for several weeks. His recovery left him with a deep-seated desire to explore broad philosophical questions about human existence.
“There’s nothing more inspiring than the universe,” Brevard told Haute Living in 2014. “I’m influenced by realms of existence beyond our five physical senses ... alternate dimensions beyond our normal waking state consciousness.”
The experience, Brevard claimed, “served as the catalyst for his design philosophy and work ethic,” and he pursued a career in the arts, graduating with degrees in architecture and design.
In 2007, Brevard established his namesake brand. Its offerings included jewelry, accessories, handbags, shoes, furniture, art and more. He opened his first pop-up showroom in 2010 in Wynwood — an arts and culture district in Miami — where he displayed his visual art, which was listed in the Miami New Times’ “Best of Miami.”
Brevard launched his first luxury jewelry line in 2012 with fashion rings, pendant necklaces and cuff bracelets made of gold and silver, and embellished with precious stones. He opened his first permanent atelier and appointment-only showroom in Coral Gables the following year.
In 2015, Brevard opened his first flagship store in New York City and gained membership to the Council of Fashion Designers of America. He also launched Thoscene — a unique customization software that uses an astrological algorithm to create jewelry and accessories based on the time, date and location of a person’s birth.
Today, Brevard’s jewelry and other works can be found in galleries and retailers worldwide and have been featured in magazines such as Vogue, Forbes and Vanity Fair.
On 1stDibs, discover a range of John Brevard rings, necklaces, bracelets and more.
Convergence of Dreams and Truth
By John Brevard
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Title: Convergence of Dreams and Truth Size: 60"x60" Medium: acrylic and mixed media on canvas Caption: Convergence of dreams and truth unfolds in a mesmerizing display of ethereal b...
Canvas, Acrylic
$15,000
Surreal
By John Brevard
Located in Coral Gables, FL
In this John Brevard painting, we see a strange and surreal creature that seems to inhabit a multidimensional world. The overall theme of the painting...
Canvas, Acrylic
$15,000 / item
Zinc Decay of Time Circular Coffee Table
By John Brevard
Located in Coral Gables, FL
A keen proponent of sustainability, Brevard’s handcrafted sculptural furniture aims to celebrate ancient materials natural to our earth. This circular coffee table is part of the dec...
Zinc
The Unseen Dimensions of Consciousness
By John Brevard
Located in Coral Gables, FL
In this painting, the viewer is presented with a figure that seems to embody the concept of nonduality and the interconnectedness of all things. The figure is depicted with a futuris...
Canvas, Acrylic
$20,000 / item
Solid Teakwood Viking Throne by John Brevard
By John Brevard
Located in Coral Gables, FL
A keen proponent of sustainability, John Brevard’s handcrafted sculptural furniture aims to celebrate materials natural to our earth. Made from sustainably harvested teak wood from t...
Teak
$9,800 / item
One of a Kind Viking geometry Side Table
By John Brevard
Located in Coral Gables, FL
This handmade solid teak wood table illusion table that reflects in on itself via an antiqued mirror. This timeless yet futuristic side table is ...
Steel
$20,000 / item
Viking Throne by John Brevard
By John Brevard
Located in Coral Gables, FL
This Viking throne is a limited edition handmade art piece created from solid teak wood. This piece is created in a set of 20 and can be customized to fi...
Teak
$46,987 / item
Hex solid teak table and chairs set
By John Brevard
Located in Coral Gables, FL
This limited edition collection was designed by John Brevard in 2019 and inspired by sacred geometry. Each piece is hand made and created in a set of 20. These pieces can be customiz...
Teak
Verahedra Hand Knotted Rug in Wool
By John Brevard
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Inspired by principles of sacred geometry, this mind altering handmade spun wool rug is a sophisticated piece for any home. The intricate interlocking geometries evoke a deep sense o...
Wool, Silk
$28,978
Webbed Chandalier
By John Brevard
Located in Coral Gables, FL
This limited edition metal chandelier is inspired by root systems and designed using a parametric modeling tools. Inspired by a spiritual journey in the Peruvian Amazon back in 2000, this sculpture depicts the elegant serpentine vines of the ayahuasca plant twisting toward the sky. Bulbs of hand-polished petrified wood eggs representing the seeds of the plant perch at the top. A Quechua word meaning the "vine of the soul", the ayahuasca plant is a conduit for transcendence into the spirit world, to allow for energy cleansing. This one of a kind sculpture is one of the first pieces by John Brevard and has never been previously released for sale. The Aya Vine sculpture...
Steel
$22,250
Coral Decay #2
By John Brevard
Located in Coral Gables, FL
This one of a kind piece brings attention to humanities relationship with our oceans and natural environment. 20% of proceeds go to a sustainable living organization. This stunning piece is a focal point and discussion piece for any space. This one of a kind piece was created by placing old coral...
Zinc
$39,436
Emergence
By John Brevard
Located in Coral Gables, FL
This piece is designed to help people transition to their best self. The spiky fractal on top of the head acts as an antenna to attract the change they want to see. The being emergin...
Metal
Limited Edition Silver John Brevard Napkin Ring
By John Brevard
Located in Coral Gables, FL
This Sterling silver napkin ring is limited edition and made to order. Size: 2.25" x 2.50" x 1.00". Color: Silver. Part of the Verahedra series, a series of complex, interlocking g...
Sterling Silver
$15,000
Mercury Rug
By John Brevard
Located in Coral Gables, FL
The Mercury Rug embodies celestial elegance, drawing inspiration from planetary orbits and cosmic geometry. Its striking circular motif, layered with intricate textures and metallic ...
Wool, Silk
$15,000
Sky Rug
By John Brevard
Located in Coral Gables, FL
The Sky Rug captures the vastness and wonder of the heavens, blending cosmic inspiration with artistic refinement. Its central celestial motif radiates outward, evoking the beauty of...
Wool, Silk
$16,880
Harmonious Disarmament
By John Brevard
Located in Coral Gables, FL
this avant-garde sculpture emerges as a poignant narrative, a dialogue between the rawness of natural elements and the stark reality of human conflict. Crafted meticulously from clay...
Sandstone
"Fantastical Realms: a Nondual Landscape"
By John Brevard
Located in Coral Gables, FL
"Fantastical Realms: A Nondual Landscape" is a breathtaking painting that captures the wonder and magic of a world beyond the boundaries of reality. The scene is bathed in a soft, ethereal light, giving everything an otherworldly glow. At the center of the canvas, a group of fantastical creatures roam freely amongst towering, twisted trees...
Canvas, Acrylic
$15,000
Boundaries of Reality
By John Brevard
Located in Coral Gables, FL
In this painting, the viewer is transported to a world where the past and future collide. At the center of the painting, we see a female medieval character, dressed in ornate armor a...
Canvas, Acrylic
$15,000
The Multidimensional Mind
By John Brevard
Located in Coral Gables, FL
In this painting by John Brevard, the theme of the work is nonduality, illustrating the concept that all things are interconnected and inseparable. At the center of the painting, th...
Canvas, Acrylic
Verahedra Hand-Knotted Rug in Wool
By John Brevard
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Inspired by principles of sacred geometry, this mind altering handmade spun wool rug is a sophisticated piece for any home. The intricate interlocking geometries evoke a deep sense o...
Wool
$12,237Sale Price|45% Off
Sculpture Table with Coral from all contenants cast into the mold
By John Brevard
Located in Coral Gables, FL
This piece brings attention to humanities relationship with our oceans and natural environment. 20% of proceeds go to a sustainable living organization. This stunning piece is a foc...
Cast Stone, Zinc