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

Example Sentences

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Here in Lesotho it is known as white gold – the water which plays such an important role in the country’s economy.

From BBC • Aug. 21, 2024

Journe, the Vagabondage 1, features 18-carat white gold, a red watch face and images of a Ferrari logo, Schumacher’s racing helmet and a “7” — to honor his seven World Championship victories.

From Seattle Times • May 14, 2024

They are available in 14-karat yellow, rose and white gold.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 1, 2023

The watch boasts a “sunburst blue” solid gold dial with white gold hour markers and numeral “dots.”

From Washington Times • Oct. 18, 2023

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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