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.
$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
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
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
$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
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
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
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
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
1820's Antique French Aubusson Tapestry with Venus and Adonis, 07'00 x 14'06
By François Boucher, Peter Paul Rubens, Francesco Albani
Located in Dallas, TX
77237 Antique French Aubusson Tapestry with Venus and Adonis, 07'00 x 14'06. This magnificent handwoven wool and silk antique French Aubusson tapestry exudes the grandeur and elegance of the Early 19th Century, drawing inspiration from the works of Italian Baroque painter Francesco Albani...
Wool, Silk
$2,908
H 54.34 in W 78.35 in D 0.24 in
Pretty vintage French Aubusson style Jacquard Tapestry « the feast of Venus »
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
"Discover the timeless elegance of this exquisite vintage French tapestry featuring a replica of the painting by 17th century French painter, Pierre Paul Rubens...
Wool, Cotton, Acrylic
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
Custom Rug Sample – Rugs & Co
Located in Bnei Brak, Lehi 1, Bnei Brak, Israel
This bespoke rug color and construction sample is prepared for project approval prior to full production. The sample allows clients, designers and architects to review the exact mate...
Silk, Wool
$55,999Sale Price|20% Off
W 165 in L 113 in
Louis XIV Style Antique French Aubusson Verdure Tapestry, Venus and Adonis
By Peter Paul Rubens, Francesco Albani, Gobelins Royal Manufactory
Located in Dallas, TX
Mid-18th Century Antique French Aubusson Verdure Tapestry, Venus and Adonis Wall Hanging 13'09 x 09'05. A rare jewel from the heart of 18th-century France, this handwoven wool and silk Aubusson verdure tapestry offers more than aesthetic beauty—it is a portal to a bygone era of aristocratic grandeur and mythological reverence. Woven by master artisans whose skill and devotion were reserved for the noble elite, this extraordinary tapestry captures the romantic tragedy of Venus and Adonis in a style that pays homage to the great Italian Baroque painters—Francesco Albani...
Wool, Silk
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
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
$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
Wool Rug
By Le Corbusier
Located in New York, NY
100% Wool Hand Knotted Rug in the style of Le Corbusier.
Wool
Rehab A Rug
By Illulian
Located in Milan, IT
This modern and sophisticated rug is hand knotted in Nepal by craftsmen who have been working with Illulian since 1959. The base (.05 cm high) is in Himalayan wool, while the frame i...
Silk, Wool
Large Rug after 'Bird Woman' by Joan Miró, Hand knotted in Wool
By (after) Joan Miró
Located in London, GB
Hand-knotted soft wool rug 'Bird Woman' after the painting by Joan Miró (1966), suggesting figures and geometric abstract forms in bright interacting colors and black. The rug is ma...
Wool
cc-tapis Venus Nuvola Rug in Blue by Patricia Urquiola
By Patricia Urquiola, cc-tapis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hand knotted in the cc-tapis atelier in Kathmandu, Nepal. The rug is made with a silk and Himalayan wool, coming from the areas surrounding the atelier. Created with a special techni...
Wool