Cardi B, the Grammy-winning rapper, has once again captured public attention, this time with a unique and sentimental decision following the birth of her fourth child. Born on November 4, 2025, the baby boy, Cardi B's first child with boyfriend Stefon Diggs, has already inspired a distinctive piece of memorabilia: a gold-coated pendant crafted from his umbilical cord.
Instead of simply storing away the umbilical cord, as many parents do, Cardi B chose to immortalize the precious first connection between mother and child in jewelry form. She enlisted Juliane Marie Corona of Mommy Made Encapsulations, a specialist known for creating postpartum keepsakes using preserved biological materials, to create the custom piece. Corona, who has worked with Cardi B previously, dehydrated the umbilical cord, shaped it into a heart, and then dipped it in gold chrome to produce a permanent, polished design. The heart shape symbolizes the vital lifeline that provided nourishment and protection throughout the pregnancy.
Cardi B shared the transformative process on social media, generating significant buzz and reactions from fans. A video posted on Instagram by Corona on November 20, 2025, showcased the meticulous steps involved in creating the pendant, from shaping the cord to the final gold coating. Corona described the opportunity to create the keepsake as "an honour," emphasizing the significance of the umbilical cord as the "very first connection between a mother and her baby".
The gold pendant isn't the only commemorative item Cardi B chose to preserve. She also opted for a placenta print and had a portion of the placenta turned into edible capsules, a wellness trend gaining popularity among new mothers. Mommy Made Encapsulations offers packages for these services, ranging from approximately $500 to nearly $1,000, with add-ons such as placenta prints.
This isn't the first time Cardi B has sought sentimental souvenirs from childbirth. In October 2024, after welcoming her daughter Blossom with ex-husband Offset, she had her placenta encapsulated. Cardi B also shares daughter Kulture, 7, and son Wave, 4, with Offset.
The rapper confirmed her son's arrival with an Instagram post on November 19, featuring boyfriend Stefon Diggs, simply captioned "11/4". Reflecting on this period, Cardi B shared, "I brought new music and a new album to the world. A new baby into my world, and one more reason to be the best version of me… so I can continue giving my babies the love and life they deserve".
Cardi B's decision to transform her newborn's umbilical cord into a gold pendant has sparked conversations about personalized biological mementos and the lengths to which parents will go to preserve meaningful moments. While some may find the practice unusual, it reflects a growing trend of celebrating and commemorating the profound experience of childbirth in unique and personal ways. Other celebrities, including Megan Fox and Vanessa Hudgens, have also utilized Mommy Made Encapsulation's services.
