Harris remembered the late president's "humility, modesty and grace" in a speech at the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday.

Black pearls are considered to be the symbol of wisdom and strength, while pearls, in general, are considered an adequate choice for funerals for not being as shiny and distracting as other jewelry. Pearls can also represent sympathy and sorrow for the bereaved family.

Harris, Senate Majority Leader John Thune and House Speaker Mike Johnson delivered eulogies celebrating Carter’s faith, military service and devotion to service, including his hands-on contributions to building homes for those in need through Habitat for Humanity.

Count CNN’s Jake Tapper among those who noticed a bit of frostiness between Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, and their spouses at Jimmy Carter’s funeral on Thursday. The network star noted he did not see a “particularly warm” greeting between the quartet,

CNN anchor Jake Tapper couldn’t help but notice the icy non-greeting that was exchanged between President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris and their spouses at the funeral for former President Jimmy Carter at Washington National Cathedral on Thursday.

CNN's Jake Tapper said Thursday that the greeting between President Biden, Jill Biden and the second family did not appear to be very warm at Jimmy Carter's funeral.