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How is white gold made?

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A diagram showing the periodic table entry for gold, with the symbol Au, atomic number 79, atomic weight 196.96657, electron configuration, and labels for its properties as a solid transition metal with a face-centered cubic crystal structure. — gold The precious metal gold is a chemical element with the symbol Au. Its square on the periodic table details some of its properties, including its atomic weight, atomic number, and crystal structure.

White gold is a pale alloy created by combining gold with other metals, most commonly nickel or palladium, to achieve an appearance that resembles platinum.1

In the context of jewelry, gold is often alloyed with other metals to increase its strength and modify its color. While the term "white gold" is used in English to describe these specific gold-based alloys, it is worth noting that in Japan, the term hakkin (which translates to "white gold") is used to refer to platinum jewelry.23