white gold

noun

: a pale alloy of gold especially with nickel or palladium that resembles platinum in appearance

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Set in 14-karat white gold, the gemstones become absolutely dazzling in the early fall light — mark our words. Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2025 The hour and minutes hands are crafted of white gold and coated with black PVD. Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025 Perhaps, with its 12-carat sapphire and 18-karat white gold band, the engagement ring is simply too heavy for day-to-day wear. Isaac Bickerstaff, Glamour, 21 July 2025 Moving onto rings, Cardi added a stack of Cartier Love rings: one in gold ($1,280), rose gold ($1,280), white gold ($1,360) and a rose gold pavé version ($7,400). Catherine Santino, People.com, 6 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for white gold

Word History

First Known Use

1548, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of white gold was in 1548

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“White gold.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/white%20gold. Accessed 1 Sep. 2025.

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white gold

noun
: a pale mixture of gold especially with nickel or palladium that resembles platinum in appearance
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