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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

Rose Gold Accent for a Negative Space Look | Rose Gold Nail Art- NB7838
Rose Gold Accent for a Negative Space Look | Rose Gold Nail Art- NB7838

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

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

Holographic Rose Gold Gothic Almond Nails | Rose Gold Nail Art- NB7814
Holographic Rose Gold Gothic Almond Nails | Rose Gold Nail Art- NB7814

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

Matte and Glossy Nails in Rose Gold | Rose Gold Nail Art- NB7823
Matte and Glossy Nails in Rose Gold | Rose Gold Nail Art- NB7823

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

Rose Gold Design Nails with Gingerbread
Rose Gold Design Nails with Gingerbread

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What Are the Most Popular Nail Designs With Gold?

Long Gold Nails

Nude Nails with Gold Leaves | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1424
Nude Nails with Gold Leaves | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1424

Glitter Nails with Neon Christmas Trees | Christmas | Party - NB1262
Glitter Nails with Neon Christmas Trees | Christmas | Party - NB1262

Geometric LGBT Nails with Foil Design | Pride | LGBTQIA2S+ Nails - NB2392
Geometric LGBT Nails with Foil Design | Pride | LGBTQIA2S+ Nails - NB2392

Cranes Nails | Birds | Cultural - NB1016
Cranes Nails | Birds | Cultural - NB1016

Bunny Nail Design for Bling Style | Bunny Nails- NB7673
Bunny Nail Design for Bling Style | Bunny Nails- NB7673

Embellished Luxury New Year Nails | 2024 Nails - NB1365
Embellished Luxury New Year Nails | 2024 Nails - NB1365

Traditional Design Chinese New Year's Nails | 2024 Nails - NB3723
Traditional Design Chinese New Year's Nails | 2024 Nails - NB3723

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

Short Gold Nails

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

Gold Glitter Hearts on Nails | Heart Nails - NB4802
Gold Glitter Hearts on Nails | Heart Nails - NB4802

Glitter Design Square Nails and Heart Accent | Luxury Valentine Nails- NB7423
Glitter Design Square Nails and Heart Accent | Luxury Valentine Nails- NB7423

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

Short Gold and Red Valentine Nails Design | Red Valentine's Nails - NB7271
Short Gold and Red Valentine Nails Design | Red Valentine's Nails - NB7271

Baby Blue Nails with Rose Gold Accents | Foil Nails - NB4146
Baby Blue Nails with Rose Gold Accents | Foil Nails - NB4146

Gold Flower Pink Nails
Gold Flower Pink Nails

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Blue and Gold Nails with Cross | Nails with a Cross - NB6573
Blue and Gold Nails with Cross | Nails with a Cross - NB6573

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

Gold Stripes and Grounded Nails | Sherwin William Color Capsule 2025 - NB6398
Gold Stripes and Grounded Nails | Sherwin William Color Capsule 2025 - NB6398

Gold and Brown Wheat Nails | Thanksgiving Wheat Nails - NB6307
Gold and Brown Wheat Nails | Thanksgiving Wheat Nails - NB6307

Gold and Brown Wheat Nails | Thanksgiving Wheat Nails - NB6281
Gold and Brown Wheat Nails | Thanksgiving Wheat Nails - NB6281

Acorn Nails Gold Foil Design | Thanksgiving Acorn Nails - NB6275
Acorn Nails Gold Foil Design | Thanksgiving Acorn Nails - NB6275

Golden Pumpkins and Leaves Nail Art | Thanksgiving Pumpkin Nails - NB6225
Golden Pumpkins and Leaves Nail Art | Thanksgiving Pumpkin Nails - NB6225

Stylish Gold Nails with Cranberries | Thanksgiving Cranberry Nails - NB6195
Stylish Gold Nails with Cranberries | Thanksgiving Cranberry Nails - NB6195

Swirl Design for Pastel Neon and Gold Nails | Birthday Pastel Neon Nails - NB6072
Swirl Design for Pastel Neon and Gold Nails | Birthday Pastel Neon Nails - NB6072

Vampire Teeth Design on Gold Nails | Halloween Vampire Nails - NB6011
Vampire Teeth Design on Gold Nails | Halloween Vampire Nails - NB6011

Vampire Fangs on Gold Nails | Halloween Vampire Nails - NB5989
Vampire Fangs on Gold Nails | Halloween Vampire Nails - NB5989

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

Fall Rose Gold Nails with Leopard Print Accent | Fall Nails - NB5732
Fall Rose Gold Nails with Leopard Print Accent | Fall Nails - NB5732

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

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

Golden Design Wedding Nails for Autumn | Fall Nails - NB5641
Golden Design Wedding Nails for Autumn | Fall Nails - NB5641

Fall Wedding White Nails with a Gold Geometric Design | Fall Nails - NB5633
Fall Wedding White Nails with a Gold Geometric Design | Fall Nails - NB5633

3D White and Gold Fall Wedding Nails Design | Fall Nails - NB5632
3D White and Gold Fall Wedding Nails Design | Fall Nails - NB5632

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

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

Autumn Wedding Nails with Golden Details | Fall Nails - NB5595
Autumn Wedding Nails with Golden Details | Fall Nails - NB5595

Classy Fall Nails with Maroon and Gold Glitter Design | Fall Nails - NB5531
Classy Fall Nails with Maroon and Gold Glitter Design | Fall Nails - NB5531

Luxury Abstract Nails in Gold | Abstract Nails - NB5490
Luxury Abstract Nails in Gold | Abstract Nails - NB5490

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

Gold and Black Nails with Borderline | Outline Nails - NB5404
Gold and Black Nails with Borderline | Outline Nails - NB5404

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

Gold Chrome Nails with Simple Black Outline Design | Outline Nails - NB5374
Gold Chrome Nails with Simple Black Outline Design | Outline Nails - NB5374

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

Green and Gold Mermaid Chrome Nails | Chrome Nails - NB5332
Green and Gold Mermaid Chrome Nails | Chrome Nails - NB5332

Sunflowers Nails with Gold Glitter Design for Wedding | Sunflower Nails - NB5280
Sunflowers Nails with Gold Glitter Design for Wedding | Sunflower Nails - NB5280

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

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

Rose Gold Nails Design for Birthday | Birthday Nails - NB5134
Rose Gold Nails Design for Birthday | Birthday Nails - NB5134

Birthday Rose Gold Nails Design | Birthday Nails - NB5110
Birthday Rose Gold Nails Design | Birthday Nails - NB5110

Rose Gold Birthday Bling Nails | Birthday Nails - NB5098
Rose Gold Birthday Bling Nails | Birthday Nails - NB5098

Luxury Gold Birthday Nails Design | Birthday Nails - NB5096
Luxury Gold Birthday Nails Design | Birthday Nails - NB5096

Gold Tips and Drips Nails Design | Drip Nails - NB5034
Gold Tips and Drips Nails Design | Drip Nails - NB5034

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

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

Gold French Tips and Black Drips Design | Drip Nails - NB5030
Gold French Tips and Black Drips Design | Drip Nails - NB5030

Ombre Nails Gold Drips Design | Drip Nails - NB5029
Ombre Nails Gold Drips Design | Drip Nails - NB5029

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

Gold Glitter Hearts on Nails | Heart Nails - NB4802
Gold Glitter Hearts on Nails | Heart Nails - NB4802

Gold Glitter Heart Nail Design | Heart Nails - NB4797
Gold Glitter Heart Nail Design | Heart Nails - NB4797

Blue Marble Nails with Gold Marble Accent | Marble Nails - NB4699
Blue Marble Nails with Gold Marble Accent | Marble Nails - NB4699

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