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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

Black Nails with Rose Gold Jaguar
Black Nails with Rose Gold Jaguar

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Rose Gold Lace Design for Almond Nails | Rose Gold Nail Art- NB7800
Rose Gold Lace Design for Almond Nails | Rose Gold Nail Art- NB7800

Elegant Rose Gold Ombre Nails | Rose Gold Nail Art- NB7851
Elegant Rose Gold Ombre Nails | Rose Gold Nail Art- NB7851

Marble Rose Gold Design for Blush Nails | Rose Gold Nail Art- NB7816
Marble Rose Gold Design for Blush Nails | Rose Gold Nail Art- NB7816

Rose Gold Nails with Leaves | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1430
Rose Gold Nails with Leaves | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1430

Rose Gold and Nude Negative Space Design | Rose Gold Nail Art- NB7837
Rose Gold and Nude Negative Space Design | Rose Gold Nail Art- NB7837

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

Marbleized Rose Gold for a Classy Look | Rose Gold Nail Art- NB7817
Marbleized Rose Gold for a Classy Look | Rose Gold Nail Art- NB7817

What Are the Most Popular Nail Designs With Gold?

Long Gold Nails

Black Nails Gold Foliage Design | Nature-inspired Nails - NB2958
Black Nails Gold Foliage Design | Nature-inspired Nails - NB2958

Maneki-neko Nails | Cultural - NB987
Maneki-neko Nails | Cultural - NB987

Wheat Nail Design | Thanksgiving | Holiday- NB1106
Wheat Nail Design | Thanksgiving | Holiday- NB1106

Chocolate Brown Nails with Gold Drips | Drip Nails - NB5028
Chocolate Brown Nails with Gold Drips | Drip Nails - NB5028

Green Ombre and Gold Chrome Nails | Green Ombre Nails - NB6500
Green Ombre and Gold Chrome Nails | Green Ombre Nails - NB6500

Nails Design with Gold Drips | Drip Nails - NB5033
Nails Design with Gold Drips | Drip Nails - NB5033

Donald Duck Glitter Nails
Donald Duck Glitter Nails

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Stiletto Champagne Nails
Stiletto Champagne Nails

Minea.nails

Short Gold Nails

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

Short Olive Leaves Nail Design | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1617
Short Olive Leaves Nail Design | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1617

Silver and Gold Glitter Nails for 16th Birthday | Birthday Nails - NB5187
Silver and Gold Glitter Nails for 16th Birthday | Birthday Nails - NB5187

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

Heart Lock Necklace Design
Heart Lock Necklace Design

Korelviktoria

Birthday Gold Nails with Roses | Birthday Nails - NB5140
Birthday Gold Nails with Roses | Birthday Nails - NB5140

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

Gold Toenails Designs

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Snowflakes and Dusty Glitters
Snowflakes and Dusty Glitters

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Christmas Textured Nails
Christmas Textured Nails

Nailartbychlo

Half Tortoise Half French Nails
Half Tortoise Half French Nails

Nailartbychlo

Leopard Print With Glitters
Leopard Print With Glitters

Nail_sunny

Mirror Gel Nails
Mirror Gel Nails

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Chrome Stripe Design
Chrome Stripe Design

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Glitter Baby Boomer
Glitter Baby Boomer

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