white gold

noun

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

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Clooney, who is an ambassador for the brand, wore black C de Cartier sunglasses, an 18-karat white gold Cartier Juste un Clou bracelet, and an 18-karat rose gold Cartier Love ring. Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 26 June 2025 This Sparkling Rainbow version retains the original 45mm case size but is crafted from white gold and set with a total of 211 invisibly set sapphires. Matthew Catellier, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025 Johnson's platinum ring is set with two rows of black diamonds while Eakins' band is white gold with oval diamonds. Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 22 May 2025 The 28-year-old star finished the ivory look with long red nails, sparkling Bulgari jewels and — of course — her 5.02-carat diamond and 18-karat white gold engagement ring (designed by Jessica McCormack) from fiancé and former Spider-Man co-star Tom Holland. Danielle Directo-Meston, HollywoodReporter, 5 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for white gold

Word History

First Known Use

1548, in the meaning defined above

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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 4 Jul. 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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