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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

Chrome Accent for Matte and Glossy Rose Gold Nails | Rose Gold Nail Art- NB7824
Chrome Accent for Matte and Glossy Rose Gold Nails | Rose Gold Nail Art- NB7824

Long Chrome Nails Red Foil Design | Foil Nails - NB4131
Long Chrome Nails Red Foil Design | Foil Nails - NB4131

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

Matte Rose Gold Nails with Glossy Accent Design | Rose Gold Nail Art- NB7821
Matte Rose Gold Nails with Glossy Accent Design | Rose Gold Nail Art- NB7821

Simple Rose Gold Ombre Nails | Rose Gold Nail Art- NB7854
Simple Rose Gold Ombre Nails | Rose Gold Nail Art- NB7854

Embellished New Year Nail Design |  2024 Nails - NB1334
Embellished New Year Nail Design | 2024 Nails - NB1334

New Year's Rose Gold and Nude Nails Design | 2024 Nails - NB3778
New Year's Rose Gold and Nude Nails Design | 2024 Nails - NB3778

White Nails with Rose Gold Marble Design | Rose Gold Nail Art- NB7818
White Nails with Rose Gold Marble Design | Rose Gold Nail Art- NB7818

What Are the Most Popular Nail Designs With Gold?

Long Gold Nails

Cranes Nails | Birds | Cultural - NB1018
Cranes Nails | Birds | Cultural - NB1018

Twilight Sunset Minimal Nail Design| Tropical-NB-D-109
Twilight Sunset Minimal Nail Design| Tropical-NB-D-109

Luxury Gold Flower Nails Design | Winter Wedding Nails - NB6668
Luxury Gold Flower Nails Design | Winter Wedding Nails - NB6668

Gold and Black Foils Nails Design | Foil Nail Art - NB4058
Gold and Black Foils Nails Design | Foil Nail Art - NB4058

Clover Nails with Butterfly | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1467
Clover Nails with Butterfly | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1467

Long Square Nails with Hearts | Luxury Valentine Nails- NB7438
Long Square Nails with Hearts | Luxury Valentine Nails- NB7438

Glossy Nails with Gold Leaves | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1459
Glossy Nails with Gold Leaves | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1459

Nails with Gold Foil Tips and Hearts | Luxury Valentine Nails- NB7437
Nails with Gold Foil Tips and Hearts | Luxury Valentine Nails- NB7437

Short Gold Nails

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

Black and Gold 2024 New Year's Nail Design | 2024 Nails - NB3711
Black and Gold 2024 New Year's Nail Design | 2024 Nails - NB3711

16th Birthday Bling Nails | Birthday Nails - NB5183
16th Birthday Bling Nails | Birthday Nails - NB5183

Lovely Short Nails with Glitter Design | Luxury Valentine Nails- NB7440
Lovely Short Nails with Glitter Design | Luxury Valentine Nails- NB7440

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

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

Gold Toenails Designs

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

Glitter Fall Leaves Toenails | Seasonal - NB1200
Glitter Fall Leaves Toenails | Seasonal - NB1200

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

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

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

Beach Wedding Gold Toenail Design|Wedding-NB-D-489
Beach Wedding Gold Toenail Design|Wedding-NB-D-489

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

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

Aztec Nails | Tribal - NB353
Aztec Nails | Tribal - NB353

Aztec Nails | Tribal - NB351
Aztec Nails | Tribal - NB351

Aztec Nails | Tribal - NB348
Aztec Nails | Tribal - NB348

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

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

Extra Long Coffin Nails with Chrome Tips
Extra Long Coffin Nails with Chrome Tips

_gabrielamanole

Nude Nails Abstract Foil Design
Nude Nails Abstract Foil Design

Novikova.nailstudio

Glossy Nails with Confetti Design
Glossy Nails with Confetti Design

Getman.nails

Donald Duck Glitter Nails
Donald Duck Glitter Nails

Nna_naomynailart_official

White Nails with Style
White Nails with Style

Ego_alinkha

Bright Color Nails for Spring
Bright Color Nails for Spring

Amanda.sudolll

Black and White Zebra Nails with Foils
Black and White Zebra Nails with Foils

Nailed.it.by.amber

Christmas Gnome and Glitter Holiday Nails
Christmas Gnome and Glitter Holiday Nails

Nailed.it.by.amber

Colorful Zebra Stripes
Colorful Zebra Stripes

Nailed.it.by.amber

Stiletto Champagne Nails
Stiletto Champagne Nails

Minea.nails

Mismatched Spring Vibes
Mismatched Spring Vibes

Minea.nails

Dragon-themed Nails
Dragon-themed Nails

Minea.nails

Autumn Copper Chrome Nails
Autumn Copper Chrome Nails

Minea.nails

Pink Glossy Nails with Pumpkin
Pink Glossy Nails with Pumpkin

Matuszewsk.a

Modern Sugar Nails Design
Modern Sugar Nails Design

Matuszewsk.a

Soft Pink Nails Minimal Design
Soft Pink Nails Minimal Design

Matuszewsk.a

Love for Soft Pink Nails
Love for Soft Pink Nails

Korelviktoria

Heart Lock Necklace Design
Heart Lock Necklace Design

Korelviktoria

Modern Luxurious Chrome Design
Modern Luxurious Chrome Design

Korelviktoria

Romantic Chrome Nail Design
Romantic Chrome Nail Design

Korelviktoria

Lobster with Pearl
Lobster with Pearl

Korelviktoria

Shiny Double V French Nails
Shiny Double V French Nails

Beauty_nail_kostroma

Black and White Gothic Nails
Black and White Gothic Nails

Molnar.mariann

Leaf Stamped Nails with Glitter Cuticle
Leaf Stamped Nails with Glitter Cuticle

Dashenkanails

Glitter Glow Design for Black French
Glitter Glow Design for Black French

Dashenkanails

Reverse French Animal Print Gel Nails
Reverse French Animal Print Gel Nails

Dashenkanails

Stamped Snake Print Nails
Stamped Snake Print Nails

Dashenkanails

Back to School Chalkboard Nails
Back to School Chalkboard Nails

Sylwia_nailss

Fallen Leaves
Fallen Leaves

Gallinaz_nail

Branded Houndstooth Pattern Nails
Branded Houndstooth Pattern Nails

Gallinaz_nail

Louis Vuitton Almond Nails
Louis Vuitton Almond Nails

Gallinaz_nail

Butterfly Shimmer Nails
Butterfly Shimmer Nails

Pauletta.nails

Sparkly Nude Nails
Sparkly Nude Nails

Nails_by_evelyn9

Pieces in Black
Pieces in Black

Nails_by_evelyn9

Almond Nails with Glitter Stars
Almond Nails with Glitter Stars

Nails_by_evelyn9

Long Almond Christmas Nails
Long Almond Christmas Nails

Nails_by_evelyn9

Grid French Tips
Grid French Tips

Nailartbychlo

Snowflakes and Dusty Glitters
Snowflakes and Dusty Glitters

Nailartbychlo

Christmas Textured Nails
Christmas Textured Nails

Nailartbychlo

Half Tortoise Half French Nails
Half Tortoise Half French Nails

Nailartbychlo

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