Synonyms

white gold

American

noun

any of several gold alloys colored white by the presence of nickel, palladium, or platinum.

white gold British

noun

any of various white lustrous hard-wearing alloys containing gold together with platinum and palladium and sometimes smaller amounts of silver, nickel, or copper: used in jewellery

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Etymology

Origin of white gold

First recorded in 1660–70

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white gold

A white gold ring with a single diamond on his ring finger glittered in the light.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 10, 2026

Its biggest resource is water - known locally as white gold - which is exported to South Africa.

From BBC ● Mar. 5, 2025

The custom-made timepiece features 18-carat white gold, a red watch face and images of a Ferrari logo, Schumacher’s racing helmet and the number 7 to honor his seven World Championship victories.

From Seattle Times ● May 13, 2024

Lithium is often referred to as "white gold" because of its market value and silvery colour.

From BBC ● Jan. 9, 2024

Blasts of white gold blazed through the dark, and we covered our ears to brace for the thunder.

From "Gone Crazy in Alabama" by Rita Williams-Garcia

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