Trending badgeTrendingPosted 1 hour agoSubscribe to BuzzFeed Daily NewsletterCaret DownCardi B Had Her Baby's Umbilical Cord Transformed Into Jewelry, And The Process Is Something To SeeI don't cook, I don't clean, but let me tell you how [she] got this ring. Ugh.by Mychal ThompsonBuzzFeed StaffFacebookPinterestLink Cardi B turned her baby's umbilical cord into an expensive piece of jewelry, and the images are something to see. Taylor Hill / Getty Images On Nov. 20, Cardi B shared photos of her brand-new baby son with boyfriend Stefon Diggs. View this photo on Instagram @iamcardib / Instagram: @undefined The Grammy-winning rapper and New England Patriots wide receiver's son was swaddled in swag commemorating his dad's football team, while Cardi cuddled him on a comfy chair next to a giant stuffed elephant. Over 4.5 million people loved the series of photos, but that's not the keepsake Cardi created from her baby's new arrival. Elsa / Getty Images , @iamcardib / Instagram: @undefined The "WAP" rapper had her baby's umbilical cord professionally repurposed into a keepsake by a company called Mommy Made Encapsulation. Amy Sussman / Getty Images for MISTR, Free Online PrEP Mommy Made is one of the largest encapsulation companies, having encapsulated over 40,000 placentas from celebrities like Megan Fox, Chrissy Teigen, and Vanessa Hudgens. The capsules come in flavors such as bubblegum, lime, and even an unflavored vegan option. @mommymadeencapsulation / Via instagram.com It's actually the company's second time working with Cardi B. They encapsulated her placenta from her previous birth in 2024. @mommymadeencapsulation / instagram.com The company's Instagram shared a video showing the process, and it's quite fascinating. @mommymadeencapsulation / Via instagram.com According to the company's website, the encapsulation process begins at a price point of $500, and with additional add-ons, such as the keepsake, it can reach up to $1,000. @mommymadeencapsulation / instagram.com @mommymadeencapsulation / instagram.com @mommymadeencapsulation / instagram.com As for the keepsake, that was even more captivating to watch. While wearing pink surgical gloves, the jeweler made an incision into the dyed-blue umbilical cord. @mommymadeencapsulation / Instagram: @https://www.instagram.com/mommymadeencapsulation/?hl=en Using a heart-shaped wire, they inserted the umbilical cord to complete the design. @mommymadeencapsulation / Instagram: @https://www.instagram.com/mommymadeencapsulation/?hl=en Next, they trimmed the extra pieces, mold the ends together and flatten them out. @mommymadeencapsulation / Instagram: @https://www.instagram.com/mommymadeencapsulation/?hl=en The umbilical covered wire is then dehydrated. @mommymadeencapsulation / Instagram: @https://www.instagram.com/mommymadeencapsulation/?hl=en Finally, they coated the umbilical cord with gold chrome. @mommymadeencapsulation / Instagram: @https://www.instagram.com/mommymadeencapsulation/?hl=en In a caption alongside the video, the company writes, "The umbilical cord is the very first connection between a mother and her baby - the lifeline that nourished, protected, and carried them through every moment of pregnancy." Thaddaeus McAdams / Getty Images Creating this keepsake is always such an honor, but doing it for Cardi and her sweet baby again means the world to us," they continued. "Turning something so meaningful into a piece that can be held, remembered, and cherished forever is one of the most special parts of what we do." And that's that! What are your thoughts? Share in the comments.
BuzzFeed Celebrity
Cardi B Had Her Baby's Umbilical Cord Transformed Into Jewelry, And The Process Is Something To See
November 21, 2025
29 days ago
3 celebrities mentioned