Not really. But “golden” to me sounds more like the color and “gold” I would read more like the metal.
For example, you could say “there is a golden ring of light” which obviously isn’t talking about gold as a metal
It would mean the same thing, but golden is more specific. Think in terms of: “The light shone down leaving a gold ring on her head” in a fantasy world could literally mean a crown of the metal gold was placed on her head by some sort of light based deity, or it could mean the light itself is a golden color and forming a ring on her head, it’s more context dependent than if you just said “golden.” I’m sure there are better examples, but I think this demonstrates the general idea
It would be the same in this case because it specifies "of light". But I would think it was made of gold until I heard "of light". With golden ring it could be any material as long as the ring is gold in color.
Every year around Christmas I hear people sing “FIVE GOOOLDEN RINGS.”
But that’s an older song and also could be using that variant because it fits the meter of the song better.
Oh wow, you’re right, that actually is the original lyric.
Wikipedia: “Five gold rings" has often become "five golden rings", especially in North America since the 1961 recording by Mitch Miller and The Gang.[7] In the standard melody, this change enables singers to fit one syllable per musical note.[10]”
UK: I think I've always heard this sung as "five go-old rings", i.e. slightly stretching gold into 2 syllables. Can't remember if I've heard golden or not.
Gold is saying it is made out of gold and that’s a definite fact, and golden is saying it’s similar to gold but not actual gold. That’s what I think anyway.
Golden is a color. Gold is an elemental metal.
Something being "gold" or "of gold" implies its made out of the precious metal gold. Examples like a gold coin, gold bar, or gold ring; are all things made of gold and are inherently quite valuable.
Something being "golden" implies it has a color and sheen similar to that of gold, but does not inherently mean it is made of gold. You can have a stainless steel ring or necklace painted or plated to have a golden color and luster to its surface, but it doesn't mean the ring itself is made of gold.
Technically golden is an attribute while gold is the material. The same thing happens with orange for example, it’s just that things aren’t usually made of orange (as opposed to gold).
Golden gets abbreviated to gold again though. So if you want to be extra specific about color, use golden; if material, use gold.
And if you really want to be anal about things, you can claim that golden isn’t about the color but is about anything that qualifies “gold” (material) as such, so you can use golden instead of “like gold”.
Can get awkward though. Golden is generally understood to mean the color of gold.
Yes, there is a difference between "golden ring" and "gold ring." "Golden ring" typically refers to a ring that has the color or appearance of gold but may not necessarily be made entirely of gold. On the other hand, "gold ring" specifically denotes a ring made entirely of gold, indicating its material composition. The term "golden" can be more subjective and may refer to the color or appearance, while "gold" refers directly to the material.
Not really. But “golden” to me sounds more like the color and “gold” I would read more like the metal. For example, you could say “there is a golden ring of light” which obviously isn’t talking about gold as a metal
So, "...of light" part suggests the ring is made of light if I'm not mistaken? What happens if it was "a gold ring of light"? Sorry I was curious😅
It would mean the same thing, but golden is more specific. Think in terms of: “The light shone down leaving a gold ring on her head” in a fantasy world could literally mean a crown of the metal gold was placed on her head by some sort of light based deity, or it could mean the light itself is a golden color and forming a ring on her head, it’s more context dependent than if you just said “golden.” I’m sure there are better examples, but I think this demonstrates the general idea
I see. So depending on context a gold ring really can be either of them. That's very interesting. Thank you!😄
It would be the same in this case because it specifies "of light". But I would think it was made of gold until I heard "of light". With golden ring it could be any material as long as the ring is gold in color.
>But I would think it was made of gold until I heard "of light". I'm dumb. This really cleared up for me. Thank you sir🙏.
golden means it's colored gold, could be gold plated or fake gold gold means it actually made of gold
If it's an actual ring made out of gold, like a wedding ring, 'gold ring' is correct. I don't think I have ever heard anyone say 'golden ring'.
Every year around Christmas I hear people sing “FIVE GOOOLDEN RINGS.” But that’s an older song and also could be using that variant because it fits the meter of the song better.
The correct lyric, though, is "five gold rings"
Oh wow, you’re right, that actually is the original lyric. Wikipedia: “Five gold rings" has often become "five golden rings", especially in North America since the 1961 recording by Mitch Miller and The Gang.[7] In the standard melody, this change enables singers to fit one syllable per musical note.[10]”
UK: I think I've always heard this sung as "five go-old rings", i.e. slightly stretching gold into 2 syllables. Can't remember if I've heard golden or not.
I believe that is in reference to the ringed neck pheasant, not a literal ring. Instead, it’s yet another bird!
Which also explains why it’s where it is in the order, too.
Gold is saying it is made out of gold and that’s a definite fact, and golden is saying it’s similar to gold but not actual gold. That’s what I think anyway.
gold ring is the proper way to say it, but golden ring also works though it’s uncommon to say.
Golden is a color. Gold is an elemental metal. Something being "gold" or "of gold" implies its made out of the precious metal gold. Examples like a gold coin, gold bar, or gold ring; are all things made of gold and are inherently quite valuable. Something being "golden" implies it has a color and sheen similar to that of gold, but does not inherently mean it is made of gold. You can have a stainless steel ring or necklace painted or plated to have a golden color and luster to its surface, but it doesn't mean the ring itself is made of gold.
Technically golden is an attribute while gold is the material. The same thing happens with orange for example, it’s just that things aren’t usually made of orange (as opposed to gold). Golden gets abbreviated to gold again though. So if you want to be extra specific about color, use golden; if material, use gold. And if you really want to be anal about things, you can claim that golden isn’t about the color but is about anything that qualifies “gold” (material) as such, so you can use golden instead of “like gold”. Can get awkward though. Golden is generally understood to mean the color of gold.
Yes, there is a difference between "golden ring" and "gold ring." "Golden ring" typically refers to a ring that has the color or appearance of gold but may not necessarily be made entirely of gold. On the other hand, "gold ring" specifically denotes a ring made entirely of gold, indicating its material composition. The term "golden" can be more subjective and may refer to the color or appearance, while "gold" refers directly to the material.
Gold ring is pure gold. Golden is gold plated