A little treasure of a shop is waiting for you in the heart of Red Hook, Brooklyn. Erie Basin is a perfectly curated store specializing in vintage jewelry and objects dating back to the 19th and early 20th century. From the delicately displayed jewelry to the black wooden floorboards, owner Russell Whitmore’s vision is clear and concise. His tastes give this space a mix of the old-fashioned and the modern, but it’s less about nostalgia and more about the beauty in the handcrafted. The shop also carries contemporary jewelry designed by Lee Hale and Conroy & Wilcox, along with objects by Nymphenburg of Germany and many others. You’ll always know exactly what you’re getting, as Whitmore informs and educates you of the provenance and materials used for each piece of jewelry.