white gold

noun

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

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Seyfried arrived, dazzling in a Tiffany HardWear white gold and pavé diamond link necklace and the hallmark Bird on a Rock Wing brooch—with over 13 carats of diamonds. — Gaby Keiderling, Vogue, 11 Nov. 2026 The necklace features a set of round brilliant cut diamonds set in 18 carat blackened white gold and yellow gold. — Meg Walters, InStyle, 7 Nov. 2026 Sparkle bright in stunning studs from round and emerald to heart and princess-cut stones in a variety of sizes set in 14-karat white gold four-prong baskets. — ABC News, 7 Nov. 2026 Boscono, clad in sophisticated cocktail attire, sports pieces from the Margherita and Mimosa collections, including a high jewelry set comprising a white gold necklace and earrings decked in diamonds, sapphires and opals. — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2026 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 13 Nov. 2026.

Kids Definition

white gold

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