Song of Songs 1:10
Thy cheeks are comely with rows of jewels, thy neck with chains of gold.
Cross-reference
Song 4:9 describes the beloved captivating with a single jewel of her necklace—the same necklace imagery, deepening the romantic motif.
Song 4:4 expands the neck imagery, comparing it to a tower with shields — a military metaphor for strength and beauty.
Song 7:4 also compares the neck to a tower (ivory tower) — a continuing motif of regal beauty.
Genesis 41:42 has Pharaoh placing a gold chain around Joseph's neck—a direct parallel to the chain adornment, though in an investiture context.
Proverbs 1:9 compares parental instruction to a chain adorning the neck—same metaphor of a chain as valuable adornment.
Isaiah 3:18 lists jewelry that God will take away in judgment, opposite to the positive adornment described in Song.
Ezekiel 16:11-13 depicts God adorning Jerusalem with a chain on its neck, mirroring the beloved's jewelry here, but as a covenant metaphor.
1 Peter 3:4 contrasts outward jewelry with inner beauty of the heart—opposite emphasis on physical adornment vs. spiritual character.