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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

Olive Leaves Glossy Nails | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1603
Olive Leaves Glossy Nails | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1603

A Snowy Day Nail Design | Christmas Nails - NB1682
A Snowy Day Nail Design | Christmas Nails - NB1682

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

Butterfly Shimmer Nails
Butterfly Shimmer Nails

Pauletta.nails

Chrome Santa Claus and Reindeer Nail Design | Christmas | Winter - NB1333
Chrome Santa Claus and Reindeer Nail Design | Christmas | Winter - NB1333

Silver and Red Foils for Rose Gold Nails | Foil Nails - NB4130
Silver and Red Foils for Rose Gold Nails | Foil Nails - NB4130

Rose Gold Chrome and Pearl Effect Nails | Classy Nails - NB4041
Rose Gold Chrome and Pearl Effect Nails | Classy Nails - NB4041

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

What Are the Most Popular Nail Designs With Gold?

Long Gold Nails

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

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

Ombre New Year Nails with Champagne Glass | 2024 Nails - NB1345
Ombre New Year Nails with Champagne Glass | 2024 Nails - NB1345

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

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

Spongebob Sky Flower Nails| Cartoon - NB766
Spongebob Sky Flower Nails| Cartoon - NB766

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

Romantic Chrome Nail Design
Romantic Chrome Nail Design

Korelviktoria

Short Gold Nails

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

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

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

Nails with Black Foil Design | Foil Nail Art - NB4057
Nails with Black Foil Design | Foil Nail Art - NB4057

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

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

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

Black and Gold New Year of 2024 Nail Design | 2024 Nails - NB3708
Black and Gold New Year of 2024 Nail Design | 2024 Nails - NB3708

Gold Toenails Designs

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Red and Gold Nails | Foil Nails - NB4113
Red and Gold Nails | Foil Nails - NB4113

Long Red Nails Gold Foil Design | Foil Nails - NB4123
Long Red Nails Gold Foil Design | Foil Nails - NB4123

Ballerina Nails Gold Foil Design | Foil Nails - NB4120
Ballerina Nails Gold Foil Design | Foil Nails - NB4120

Long Red Nails Gold Foil Design | Foil Nails - NB4115
Long Red Nails Gold Foil Design | Foil Nails - NB4115

Blood Red Nails Gold Foil Design | Foil Nails - NB4117
Blood Red Nails Gold Foil Design | Foil Nails - NB4117

Crackle Theme Foils for Red Nails | Foil Nails - NB4122
Crackle Theme Foils for Red Nails | Foil Nails - NB4122

Glossy Red Nails with Foil Accents | Foil Nails - NB4111
Glossy Red Nails with Foil Accents | Foil Nails - NB4111

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

Chrome Stripe Design
Chrome Stripe Design

Blondivika_nsk

Glossy Mauve Nails and Rose Gold Accent for Office | Professional Nails - NB3298
Glossy Mauve Nails and Rose Gold Accent for Office | Professional Nails - NB3298

Gold Confetti for Sequin Nails
Gold Confetti for Sequin Nails

Beauty_nail_kostroma

Christmas Textured Nails
Christmas Textured Nails

Nailartbychlo

Snowflakes and Dusty Glitters
Snowflakes and Dusty Glitters

Nailartbychlo

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

Mismatched Spring Vibes
Mismatched Spring Vibes

Minea.nails

Pink Glossy Nails with Pumpkin
Pink Glossy Nails with Pumpkin

Matuszewsk.a

Love for Soft Pink Nails
Love for Soft Pink Nails

Korelviktoria

Romantic Chrome Nail Design
Romantic Chrome Nail Design

Korelviktoria

Louis Vuitton Almond Nails
Louis Vuitton Almond Nails

Gallinaz_nail

Gold Foil Design on Glossy Pink Nails | Foil Nails - NB4091
Gold Foil Design on Glossy Pink Nails | Foil Nails - NB4091

Gold Foil French Mani | Foil Nails - NB4090
Gold Foil French Mani | Foil Nails - NB4090

Wedding Rose Gold Glitter Design
Wedding Rose Gold Glitter Design

Pauletta.nails

Almond Nails with Glitter Stars
Almond Nails with Glitter Stars

Nails_by_evelyn9

Gold Stripes With Matte Topcoat
Gold Stripes With Matte Topcoat

Nails_by_evelyn9

Leopard Print With Glitters
Leopard Print With Glitters

Nail_sunny

Winnie the Pooh Nails for Christmas | Cartoon Nails - NB1704
Winnie the Pooh Nails for Christmas | Cartoon Nails - NB1704

Red Hat Gnomes Nail Design | Christmas Nails - NB1407
Red Hat Gnomes Nail Design | Christmas Nails - NB1407

Baby Pink Nails Gold Marble Design | Marble Nails - NB4693
Baby Pink Nails Gold Marble Design | Marble Nails - NB4693

Minimal Gold Marble Nail Art | Marble Nails - NB4691
Minimal Gold Marble Nail Art | Marble Nails - NB4691

Gold and Peach Fuzz Nail Design | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1742
Gold and Peach Fuzz Nail Design | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1742

Minimal Gold Marble Nails Design | Marble Nails - NB4687
Minimal Gold Marble Nails Design | Marble Nails - NB4687

Pink Nails Gold Marble Design | Marble Nails - NB4689
Pink Nails Gold Marble Design | Marble Nails - NB4689

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

Pink Nails Foil and Chrome Design | Foil Nails - NB4092
Pink Nails Foil and Chrome Design | Foil Nails - NB4092

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

Nails Decorated with Gold Swirls | Swirl Nails - NB4505
Nails Decorated with Gold Swirls | Swirl Nails - NB4505

Crackle Effect Rose Gold Nails | Foil Nails - NB4144
Crackle Effect Rose Gold Nails | Foil Nails - NB4144

Luxury Pink Nails with Chrome Tips | Foil Nails - NB4088
Luxury Pink Nails with Chrome Tips | Foil Nails - NB4088

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

Ombre Winnie the Pooh Nails | Cartoon Nails - NB1692
Ombre Winnie the Pooh Nails | Cartoon Nails - NB1692

Floral Gold Chrome Nail Art
Floral Gold Chrome Nail Art

Cdanails

Gold French for Pink Nails
Gold French for Pink Nails

Amanda.sudolll

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