white gold

noun

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

Examples of white gold in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Choose from 14-karat gold plated or 18-karat gold vermeil and four different gold finishes: rose gold, white gold, white and yellow gold, and yellow gold. Dorian Smith-Garcia, Parents, 8 May 2024 It’s all delivered in a 38.8 mm white gold case, completed with a blue rubber strap. Cait Bazemore, Robb Report, 6 May 2024 Highlights included the Tweed Pastel necklace and bracelet, both designed in white gold, diamonds, and cultured pearls. Christian Allaire, Vogue, 6 May 2024 This white gold tennis bracelet adds a little bit of sparkle to any occasion. Claire Peltier, ABC News, 12 Apr. 2024 Highlighting a dial hand-engraved on a rose engine lathe, Breguet’s 39mm white gold Classique 7237 features a self-winding movement with perpetual calendar; $80,200, at Breguet, Beverly Hills This story first appeared in the Feb. 21 issue of The Hollywood Reporter magazine. Laurie Brookins, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Feb. 2024 The result is a contemporary take on the all-gold watch that is far less flashy than standard yellow or pink gold, but more interesting than white gold, which can be taken for steel. Carol Besler, Forbes, 30 Mar. 2024 Made of 18-karat white gold, the 41 mm Royal Oak is dripping with (aftermarket) white stones. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 16 Mar. 2024 The scorpion itself is 1½ inches, and the handmade piece comes in 14-karat white gold, rose gold or yellow gold. Marques Harper, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2024

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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 17 May. 2024.

Kids Definition

white gold

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