I don't think that's a great example but I know exactly what you mean. It can be enviable stuff. Perhaps a better example - from my POV at least - is the description of a catenary by Robert Hooke "As hangs the flexible chain so but inverted will stand the rigid arch" There's elegance!

Perhaps the dross is forgotten, as much sand is unheeded between the rare glimmer of jewels on a beach.

- ahem. Sorry.