Diamonds are also a symbol of opulence and there's something about that it being written around her fair neck there's this kind of, it's quite sensual imagery, you know, he's staring at her neck, he's admiring her neck.
The opulence and grandeur of the rooms, dining areas and amenities available to first class passengers were far beyond anything that third class passengers could ever imagine.
Boots which extended halfway up his calves, and which were trimmed at the tops with rich brown fur, completed the impression of barbaric opulence which was suggested by his whole appearance.
And the " transparent, almost invisible soup… in its quiet golden, ineffable loveliness" is an ideal conclusion to a banquet, with its opulence and strong flavours.