white gold

noun

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

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Opposite page: Chopard 32 mm vintage Happy Diamonds in 18-karat white gold and diamonds, $12,500, analogshift.com; Ghiaia cotton safari jacket, $895; Eton cotton T-shirt, $225; Hermès denim trousers, $1,050. Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 3 Nov. 2024 While out in Southport on Oct. 10, Princess Kate stacked the same multicolored eternity ring with what looked like her Welsh gold wedding band, her white gold and diamond Annoushka ring and what appears to be a second new diamond band. Rachel Burchfield, People.com, 16 Oct. 2024 Traversing the dramatic arrival gallery reveals a stunning array of objets d'art, illuminated by natural light and complemented by a harmonious color palette of pale celadon, white gold, Wedgewood blue, saffron, and lavender. David Morris, Travel + Leisure, 9 Oct. 2024 But instead of liquid white gold, out comes a yellowing, chunky mess. New Atlas, 1 Nov. 2024 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 26 Nov. 2024.

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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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