white gold

noun

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

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Raj wore $37,090 Classic Crescent RoyalT hoops in 18-karat white gold with baguette and round-brilliant diamonds, then added a $6,190 Founder’s Collection emerald east-west semi-bezel engagement setting in 14-karat white gold. Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 26 May 2026 Her Deep Sea Prism Earrings are crafted in 18k white gold and set with spinel, chrysocolla and diamonds. Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026 The time-only piece features an 18-karat white gold case and a white enamel dial with a sub-seconds at 6 o’clock. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 23 May 2026 Dubbed the Maidenhair Fern tiara, it was crafted with 18-karat white gold and diamonds, per company cofounder Zoe Benyon, who spoke to Vogue about the headpiece. Nicole Briese, PEOPLE, 20 May 2026 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 Jun. 2026.

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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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