Ricki Lake's Poetic Home Diamond from Wildfire Ashes

0:00Durham's story is making news on March 15th. Ricky Lake has bound a touching way to honor her lost home after the devastating Los Angeles wildfires in January 2025. Her property was one of thousands as short in the blaze that scorched Southern California, killing at least 31 people and wiping out 18,000 structures. Now, a company called Eterniba has turned ashes from her burned-down house into a custom diamond necklace. The idea came together thanks to her longtime property manager, John Bonnie, who gathered symbolic samples right after the fire. He collected rubble from the front gate, the master bedroom, a tool shed, and near a special tree by a ceremonial spot on the grounds. Those places held deep meaning for Lake, linking back to her life there, with her late ex-husband, Christian Evans, whose own ashes were buried nearby. Bonnie called it a way to capture the welcoming spirit of her home, always open to friends and family. Eterniba crafted the ashes into a pale green diamond set in gold, with green representing

1:03the heart chakra. Lake added a Phoenix design on the back, along with the fire date, January 7th, as a symbol of rebirth. She shared the story on Instagram, calling it one of the most poetic gifts she's ever gotten. For Lake, it's proof that beauty can rise from tragedy, a literal piece of home close to her heart. Dean in a sponsor by our partner, check out the episode description. No ear buds, no headbands, no awkward sleeping positions, just the pillow that plays your sound. S-O-L-I-SoliPillow.com