white gold

noun

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

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The former’s Grand Luxe iteration will appear on the 950 Platinum-Gold model in the collection, which offers up that base in 18-karat Sedna Gold alongside a Constellation medallion in 18-karat white gold with an Observatory dome done in white opal enamel surrounded by stars. Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 26 Mar. 2026 The Akoya and Golden South Sea Cultured Pearl Skipping Rope Necklace is crafted of pearls, diamonds and 18-karat white gold and retails for $35,000. Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 16 Mar. 2026 The ring features a 12-carat, oval Ceylon sapphire at its center surrounded by a halo of 14 diamonds set in 18k white gold—by anyone’s eye, a beautiful piece. Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 9 Mar. 2026 The Everyday Lab Diamond Tennis Bracelet in white gold highlights this evolution. Malana Vantayler, USA Today, 27 Feb. 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 31 Mar. 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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