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.
Fractal Spheres Inspired 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
$8,580
fractals
By John Brevard
Located in Coral Gables, FL
John Brevard's new silk tufted rug collection is a masterful interplay of fractals and sacred geometries, each piece a testament to the elegance of mathematical symmetry in design. H...
Silk
$15,000
Moon Rug
By John Brevard
Located in Coral Gables, FL
The Moon Rug brings the mystique of the cosmos into your space, capturing the luminous allure of the moon’s surface through delicate textures and celestial motifs. Its circular focal...
Wool, Silk
$15,000
Valhalla Rug
By John Brevard
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Channeling the grandeur of Norse mythology, the Valhalla Rug is a bold fusion of symbolism and artistry. Its central emblem, reminiscent of ancient navigational and celestial motifs,...
Wool, Silk
$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
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
$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
$15,000
Venus Rug
By John Brevard
Located in Coral Gables, FL
The Venus Rug radiates celestial elegance, inspired by the luminous beauty and symbolism of the planet Venus. Its starburst motif, intricately woven with gradient tones, captures the...
Wool, Silk
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
1950's Signed Les Éditions d'Art de Rambouillet Medieval Hunting Tapestry
Located in Dallas, TX
78549 Vintage Les Éditions d'Art de Rambouillet French Tapestry, 04'09 x 05'01. Woven not merely with wool but with the legacy of French aristocracy, this signed vintage Les Éditions d’Art de Rambouillet tapestry...
Wool
$664Sale Price|40% Off
W 63.78 in L 104.34 in
5.4x8.7 Ft Contemporary Hand Knotted Turkish Wool Area Rug in Plain Yellow
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Our over-dyed rugs are all hand-knotted vintage pieces that are recreated in our workshop to cater to a wider range of interior design choices from modern to coastal, from industrial...
Wool, Cotton
Hand Knotted Rug Elite in Himalayan Wool and Silk Beige
By Illulian
Located in Milan, IT
Elite is a rug with a Classic taste but perfectly combinable with more modern contexts which, thanks to the dynamic "choreography" of geometric floral decorations, gives preciousness...
Wool, Silk
Sunset Rug
By Sitap Carpet Couture
Located in Milan, IT
The dynamic sunset rug is the result of observing the sun setting on the horizon. Unique in design, it features a rectangular area where geometric shapes in...
Textile
Wool Rug
By Le Corbusier
Located in New York, NY
100% Wool Hand Knotted Rug in the style of Le Corbusier.
Wool
$357Sale Price|25% Off
W 24 in L 36 in
2'x3' Green Chinese Art Deco Inspired Peshawar Hand Knotted Wool Mat Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Pistachio Green, Chinese Art Deco Inspired Peshawar, Hand Knotted, Soft Wool, Vegetable Dyes, Mat, Sample, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches St...
Wool
$1,200 / item
W 49.22 in L 69.3 in
Rug Night Out Red - Modern Geometric Grey Wool with Red Moon and Lines carpet
By Carpets CC
Located in Dubai, Dubai
Design Title: "Night Out Red" from Freedom Collection This is one of four rugs from the "Freedom Collection" which was inspired by the book from the author Ms. Yeonmi Park on her es...
Wool
3'5"x5'2" Red Hand Knotted Afghan Khamyab Tribal Design Hand Knotted Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Scarlet Red, Hand Knotted, Afghan Khamyab with Tribal Design, Vegetable Dyes, Soft and Shiny Wool, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: Tra...
Wool
$22,848 / item
W 78.75 in L 118.12 in
Customizable ClassiCon Centimetre Rug in Hand Knotted Wool by Eileen Gray
By Eileen Gray
Located in New York, NY
Eileen Gray created not only some of the most important furniture classics of the 20th century but also had her own studio where rugs were produced according to her designs: masterpieces of abstract textile art made of 100% pure new wool, hand knotted and processed to the highest quality. Designed for the Salon of the Villa E1027, the Centimetre Rug...
Wool
Hand-Knotted Abstract Rug in Tibetan Wool & Silk, Modern Design
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The abstract collection interprets nature through a contemporary lens. The rugs are made from the finest quality Tibetan wool and some with the addition of lustrous silk. The abstrac...
Wool, Silk
$2,240 / item
W 66.93 in L 94.49 in
Rug Night Out Blue - Modern Geometric Tufted Wool w/ White Moon & Lines Asian
By Carpets CC
Located in Dubai, Dubai
Design Title: "Night Out Blue" from Freedom Collection The fourth out of four from the " Freedom Collection" Inspired by Ms. Yeonmi Park's book about her escape from North Korea. C...
Wool
Devotion Rug
By Sitap Carpet Couture
Located in Milan, IT
The devotion rug takes the iconic imagery of the sacred heart from the Catholic tradition and applies it to the world of fashionable home furnishings. Handmade from pure bamboo silk,...
Textile