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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 Tips for a Luxury Nail Design | Rose Gold Nail Art- NB7840
Rose Gold Tips for a Luxury Nail Design | Rose Gold Nail Art- NB7840

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

Geometric Chrome and Foil Nails Design | Foil Nails - NB4079
Geometric Chrome and Foil Nails Design | Foil Nails - NB4079

Rose Gold Nails Design for New Year | 2024 Nails - NB3773
Rose Gold Nails Design for New Year | 2024 Nails - NB3773

Rose Gold Lines for Pink Nails Design | Rose Gold Nail Art- NB7858
Rose Gold Lines for Pink Nails Design | Rose Gold Nail Art- NB7858

French Manicure with Rose Gold Dots | Rose Gold Nail Art- NB7807
French Manicure with Rose Gold Dots | Rose Gold Nail Art- NB7807

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

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

What Are the Most Popular Nail Designs With Gold?

Long Gold Nails

Black and Rose Gold Leopard Nails Design | Animal Print Nails - NB4314
Black and Rose Gold Leopard Nails Design | Animal Print Nails - NB4314

Chrome Nails Floral Design | Classy Luxury Nails- NB7724
Chrome Nails Floral Design | Classy Luxury Nails- NB7724

Geometric Design with Platinum Chrome Nails | Chrome Nails - NB4013
Geometric Design with Platinum Chrome Nails | Chrome Nails - NB4013

New Year Luxury Ombre French Nails | 2024 Nails - NB1364
New Year Luxury Ombre French Nails | 2024 Nails - NB1364

Embellished Nails Cranberry Design | Thanksgiving Cranberry Nails - NB6189
Embellished Nails Cranberry Design | Thanksgiving Cranberry Nails - NB6189

Marble Effect for Luxury Gold Nails | Marble Nails - NB4696
Marble Effect for Luxury Gold Nails | Marble Nails - NB4696

Santa Claus and Wrapped Presents Glitter Nails | Christmas | Winter - NB1325
Santa Claus and Wrapped Presents Glitter Nails | Christmas | Winter - NB1325

Chrome Wheat Nails | Thanksgiving | Holiday- NB1152
Chrome Wheat Nails | Thanksgiving | Holiday- NB1152

Short Gold Nails

Gold Flower Pink Nails
Gold Flower Pink Nails

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Luxury Holly Leaf Nail Design | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1648
Luxury Holly Leaf Nail Design | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1648

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

Cool Geometric Nail Art | Foil Nails - NB4105
Cool Geometric Nail Art | Foil Nails - NB4105

Short Milky Nails with Gold Foil Design | Luxury Valentine Nails- NB7430
Short Milky Nails with Gold Foil Design | Luxury Valentine Nails- NB7430

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

New Year's Rose Gold and White Nails | 2024 Nails - NB3775
New Year's Rose Gold and White Nails | 2024 Nails - NB3775

Simple Olive Leaves Nails | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1616
Simple Olive Leaves Nails | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1616

Gold Toenails Designs

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

Luxury Marble Design for Gold Nails | Marble Nails - NB4698
Luxury Marble Design for Gold Nails | Marble Nails - NB4698

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

Marble Effect for Luxury Gold Nails | Marble Nails - NB4696
Marble Effect for Luxury Gold Nails | Marble Nails - NB4696

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