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Gold Nails

Gold nail designs are characterized by their shiny, metallic appearance. These are elegant, classic, and a great way to add a little glitz and glamour to your manicure. Gold-themed nails are most commonly made with gold-colored lacquer or powder, which gives them an almost otherworldly quality. Gold nails can be subtle and subdued or bold and bright—it all depends on how you wear them. They're very popular for prom, weddings, and other formal events where you want your nails to look extra special. They are very flattering in photos!
Gold nails look great on their own or as part of a more elaborate design like an ombre manicure or stamping pattern. They can be used as an accent nail or as the main color of your entire design. The most popular shade of gold is rose gold. Gold nail designs go well with any color combination that contains pink, purple, or red tones because these colors complement each other nicely in terms of hue and contrast level (light vs. dark). They also go well with other colors like silver or white and can be paired with neutral shades like taupe for a softer look that's still bold enough for summertime dressing.
The possibilities are endless when it comes to creating beautiful nail art designs using gold! Want some inspiration to decorate your nails with gold? Here we rounded up some of the best ones.

The Most Popular Shades of Gold Nails

Rose Gold Nails

Orange and Rose Gold Shimmer nails with Heart Design for Bridesmaid| Wedding-NB-D-556
Orange and Rose Gold Shimmer nails with Heart Design for Bridesmaid| Wedding-NB-D-556

Glitter Nails with Pumpkin | Thanksgiving | Holiday- NB1218
Glitter Nails with Pumpkin | Thanksgiving | Holiday- NB1218

Corn Nails | Thanksgiving | Holiday- NB1045
Corn Nails | Thanksgiving | Holiday- NB1045

Milky White Glam Nails
Milky White Glam Nails

Amanda.sudolll

Rose Gold and Black Cutouts
Rose Gold and Black Cutouts

Novikova.nailstudio

Happy New Year Glitter Nail Design | 2024 Nails - NB1361
Happy New Year Glitter Nail Design | 2024 Nails - NB1361

Christmas Tree Nail Design | Christmas | Winter - AL1001
Christmas Tree Nail Design | Christmas | Winter - AL1001

Fall Leaves Nail Art | Thanksgiving | Holiday- NB1100
Fall Leaves Nail Art | Thanksgiving | Holiday- NB1100

What Are the Most Popular Nail Designs With Gold?

Long Gold Nails

Mismatched Spring Vibes
Mismatched Spring Vibes

Minea.nails

Elegant Halloween Nails with Mummy Design | Halloween Mummy Nails - NB5825
Elegant Halloween Nails with Mummy Design | Halloween Mummy Nails - NB5825

Rose Gold Nails with Heart-shaped Leopard Print Accent | Fall Nails - NB5735
Rose Gold Nails with Heart-shaped Leopard Print Accent | Fall Nails - NB5735

Gold and Black Chanel Nails
Gold and Black Chanel Nails

Gallinaz_nail

White and Gold Marble Nails Design | Marble Nails - NB4690
White and Gold Marble Nails Design | Marble Nails - NB4690

Foil and Chrome Design on Blue Nails | Foil Nails - NB4097
Foil and Chrome Design on Blue Nails | Foil Nails - NB4097

Peach Fuzz Nails Pearl Design | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1739
Peach Fuzz Nails Pearl Design | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1739

New Year Nail Art with Balloons | 2024 Nails - NB1352
New Year Nail Art with Balloons | 2024 Nails - NB1352

Short Gold Nails

Gold Clover Nail Design | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1583
Gold Clover Nail Design | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1583

Short Gold Nails with Black Borderline | Outline Nails - NB5425
Short Gold Nails with Black Borderline | Outline Nails - NB5425

Dripping Gold Chrome Nails Design | Drip Nails - NB5031
Dripping Gold Chrome Nails Design | Drip Nails - NB5031

Aztec Nails | Tribal - NB361
Aztec Nails | Tribal - NB361

Elegant Short Nails with Gold Borderline | Outline Nails - NB5387
Elegant Short Nails with Gold Borderline | Outline Nails - NB5387

White Nails and Gold Marble Design | Marble Nails - NB4697
White Nails and Gold Marble Design | Marble Nails - NB4697

Gold and Blue Foil Nails Design | Foil Nail Art - NB4069
Gold and Blue Foil Nails Design | Foil Nail Art - NB4069

Male Grooming Black Matte with Gold Geometric Nail Design| Men's Nail-NB-D-532
Male Grooming Black Matte with Gold Geometric Nail Design| Men's Nail-NB-D-532

Gold Toenails Designs

Dalmatian Print Manicure and Pedicure Design with Gold Foil | Animal Print Nails - NB2009
Dalmatian Print Manicure and Pedicure Design with Gold Foil | Animal Print Nails - NB2009

Glitter Nails | Halloween - NB880
Glitter Nails | Halloween - NB880

Boho Wedding Embellished Gold Foil Nail Design|Wedding-NB-D-487
Boho Wedding Embellished Gold Foil Nail Design|Wedding-NB-D-487

Rose Gold Chrome Nail Design for Honeymoon | Wedding-NB-D-641
Rose Gold Chrome Nail Design for Honeymoon | Wedding-NB-D-641

Filigree Baluch Nails | Persian | Tribal - NB927
Filigree Baluch Nails | Persian | Tribal - NB927

Glitter Nails with Pumpkin | Thanksgiving | Holiday- NB1218
Glitter Nails with Pumpkin | Thanksgiving | Holiday- NB1218

Gold Nails with Dalmatian Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2011
Gold Nails with Dalmatian Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2011

Gradient  Sunset Nail Design| Tropical-NB-D-103
Gradient Sunset Nail Design| Tropical-NB-D-103

How to Choose the Best Color Combinations for Gold Nails

The color combination is one of the most important factors when it comes to choosing the best gold nail design for yourself. The color of gold can be used in both light and dark shades, making it a versatile choice that can be worn all year round.
If you have long, thin nails, you can use any combination of colors. But if you have shorter nails, consider using a shade lighter than gold—like white or beige—to add dimension and make them appear longer than they are. This will also keep your design from looking too heavy or clunky on shorter nails.
If you want to wear darker shades of gold on your nails but don't want them looking too overpowering or gaudy, try pairing them with dark neutrals such as black or navy blue instead of lighter colors like white or pastel pink. Those colors will help tone down their intensity while still giving them some pop! Darker shades will also make these colors look richer and more luxurious.
If you plan on wearing gold jewelry with your manicure (or vice versa), try pairing it with another metallic color like silver or bronze to help draw attention away from those pieces and keep things balanced. If not, brown is a great neutral shade that complements all shades of gold effortlessly!
Gold is a warm-toned color that works well with a wide range of hues. Here are some of the colors that go well with gold:

Gold and nude
Gold and pink
Gold and silver
Gold and black
Gold and white

Gold and rose gold
Gold and red
Gold and brown
Gold and green
Gold and blue

Tips for Gold Nail Designs

Don't use dark polish as the base color because it will show through your gold nail polish. Keep your base coat light-colored so it doesn't interfere with the colors in your design; pink is an especially good option because it brings out the reds and oranges in gold tones.

Choose a metallic shade of gold instead of matte or satin finishes if you want your nails to shine. Metallic shades tend to reflect light better than other types of gold and will give off more shine than matte or satin finishes do.

It's tempting to use every single piece of gold on your fingers, but this will make the design look too busy.

Don't go for a gold nail design if you don't want to draw attention to your hands.

The Best Gold Nail Art Ideas

Gold Flower Pink Nails
Gold Flower Pink Nails

Korelviktoria

Textured Nails in Rose Gold
Textured Nails in Rose Gold

Paulina_migdalek

Valentine Heart Nails with Tonal Stripes | Valentine Nails - NB2319
Valentine Heart Nails with Tonal Stripes | Valentine Nails - NB2319

Minimal Fern Nails with Glitter | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1562
Minimal Fern Nails with Glitter | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1562

Leaves Nail Design for Winter | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1415
Leaves Nail Design for Winter | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1415

Luxury New Year
Luxury New Year's Rose Gold and White Nails | 2024 Nails - NB3779

Heart Lock Necklace Design
Heart Lock Necklace Design

Korelviktoria

Modern Luxurious Chrome Design
Modern Luxurious Chrome Design

Korelviktoria

White and Gold Foil Chinese New Year
White and Gold Foil Chinese New Year's Nails | 2024 Nails - NB3725

Bridal Shower Gold Foil Pedicure Nail Design| Wedding-NB-D-612
Bridal Shower Gold Foil Pedicure Nail Design| Wedding-NB-D-612

Gold Swirls Design on Nails | Swirl Nails - NB4506
Gold Swirls Design on Nails | Swirl Nails - NB4506

Fall Wedding White Square-shaped Nails with Golden Details | Fall Nails - NB5670
Fall Wedding White Square-shaped Nails with Golden Details | Fall Nails - NB5670

Long Square-shaped Nails for Fall Wedding | Fall Nails - NB5664
Long Square-shaped Nails for Fall Wedding | Fall Nails - NB5664

Glitter Nails with Pumpkin | Thanksgiving | Holiday- NB1218
Glitter Nails with Pumpkin | Thanksgiving | Holiday- NB1218

Fern Nails with Glitter | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1546
Fern Nails with Glitter | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1546

Gold Leaf Nail Design | Nature-inspired Nails - NB3317
Gold Leaf Nail Design | Nature-inspired Nails - NB3317

White Nails and Gold Marble Design | Marble Nails - NB4697
White Nails and Gold Marble Design | Marble Nails - NB4697

Winnie the Pooh Christmas Nail Design | Cartoon Nails - NB1698
Winnie the Pooh Christmas Nail Design | Cartoon Nails - NB1698

Rose Gold French Nails with Maple Leaves | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1531
Rose Gold French Nails with Maple Leaves | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1531

Glitter Fern Nail Design | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1544
Glitter Fern Nail Design | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1544

Elegant Short Nails with Gold Borderline | Outline Nails - NB5387
Elegant Short Nails with Gold Borderline | Outline Nails - NB5387

Luxury Thanksgiving Wheat Nails | Thanksgiving Wheat Nails - NB6283
Luxury Thanksgiving Wheat Nails | Thanksgiving Wheat Nails - NB6283

White and Gold Marble Nails Design | Marble Nails - NB4690
White and Gold Marble Nails Design | Marble Nails - NB4690

White and Rose Gold Nails | Foil Nails - NB4141
White and Rose Gold Nails | Foil Nails - NB4141

Color Blocking Nails Turkey Design | Thanksgiving Turkey Nails - NB6342
Color Blocking Nails Turkey Design | Thanksgiving Turkey Nails - NB6342

Pumpkin Accent for Short Matte Nails | Thanksgiving Pumpkin Nails - NB6217
Pumpkin Accent for Short Matte Nails | Thanksgiving Pumpkin Nails - NB6217

Christmas Tree Nail Design | Christmas | Winter - AL1001
Christmas Tree Nail Design | Christmas | Winter - AL1001

Flower Nails Design with Gold Glitter Outlines | Outline Nails - NB5356
Flower Nails Design with Gold Glitter Outlines | Outline Nails - NB5356

White and Gold Luxury Nails Design | Swirl Nails - NB4507
White and Gold Luxury Nails Design | Swirl Nails - NB4507

3D White and Gold Chinese New Year
3D White and Gold Chinese New Year's Nail Design | 2024 Nails - NB3726

Decorated Christmas Tree Nails | Christmas | Winter - NB1236
Decorated Christmas Tree Nails | Christmas | Winter - NB1236

Luxury Gold Foil Fall Wedding Nails Design | Fall Nails - NB5621
Luxury Gold Foil Fall Wedding Nails Design | Fall Nails - NB5621

Sunflower Gold Nails | Thanksgiving | Holiday- NB1162
Sunflower Gold Nails | Thanksgiving | Holiday- NB1162

Aztec Nails | Tribal - NB342
Aztec Nails | Tribal - NB342

White Nails with Gold Textured Leaves | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1421
White Nails with Gold Textured Leaves | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1421

Rose Gold Accents for White Nails | Foil Nails - NB4150
Rose Gold Accents for White Nails | Foil Nails - NB4150

Gold Chrome Design on Clear Nails | French Manicure - NB3605
Gold Chrome Design on Clear Nails | French Manicure - NB3605

Aztec Nails | Tribal - NB321
Aztec Nails | Tribal - NB321

Embellished Chanel-inspired French Manicure Design | Branded Nails - NB4237
Embellished Chanel-inspired French Manicure Design | Branded Nails - NB4237

Dalmatian Print Manicure and Pedicure Design with Gold Foil | Animal Print Nails - NB2009
Dalmatian Print Manicure and Pedicure Design with Gold Foil | Animal Print Nails - NB2009

Fall Wedding Gold Foil Nails Design | Fall Nails - NB5651
Fall Wedding Gold Foil Nails Design | Fall Nails - NB5651

3D Sunflowers for Wedding Nails Design | Sunflower Nails - NB5279
3D Sunflowers for Wedding Nails Design | Sunflower Nails - NB5279

White and Gold Fall Wedding Nails with Delicate Patterns | Fall Nails - NB5631
White and Gold Fall Wedding Nails with Delicate Patterns | Fall Nails - NB5631

Gold and White Sunflower Nails | Thanksgiving | Holiday- NB1167
Gold and White Sunflower Nails | Thanksgiving | Holiday- NB1167

Elegant Halloween Nails with Mummy Design | Halloween Mummy Nails - NB5825
Elegant Halloween Nails with Mummy Design | Halloween Mummy Nails - NB5825

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