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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 Color Nails with Holly Leaves | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1655
Rose Gold Color Nails with Holly Leaves | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1655

Striped Rose Gold Chrome Nails | Rose Gold Nail Art- NB7846
Striped Rose Gold Chrome Nails | Rose Gold Nail Art- NB7846

Textured Nails in Rose Gold
Textured Nails in Rose Gold

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Almond Nails with Glitter Stars
Almond Nails with Glitter Stars

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Rose Gold French Nails Negative Space Design | Rose Gold Nail Art- NB7836
Rose Gold French Nails Negative Space Design | Rose Gold Nail Art- NB7836

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

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

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

What Are the Most Popular Nail Designs With Gold?

Long Gold Nails

Happy New Year Glitter Nail Design | 2024 Nails - NB1361
Happy New Year Glitter Nail Design | 2024 Nails - NB1361

Gold Chevron Nails
Gold Chevron Nails

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Leaves Nail Design for Winter | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1415
Leaves Nail Design for Winter | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1415

Gold and Brown Christmas Nails
Gold and Brown Christmas Nails

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Panda Accent for Gold Swirl Nails | Panda Nails- NB7555
Panda Accent for Gold Swirl Nails | Panda Nails- NB7555

White and Gold Luxury Nails Design | Swirl Nails - NB4507
White and Gold Luxury Nails Design | Swirl Nails - NB4507

Royal Black Cat Nails Design | Black Cat Nails - NB7122
Royal Black Cat Nails Design | Black Cat Nails - NB7122

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

Short Gold Nails

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

Easter Chick Nails with Gold Accents | Easter Nails - NB3414
Easter Chick Nails with Gold Accents | Easter Nails - NB3414

Stylish Chinese New Year's Black and Gold Nails Design | 2024 Nails - NB3731
Stylish Chinese New Year's Black and Gold Nails Design | 2024 Nails - NB3731

Gold Leaf Nail Design | Nature-inspired Nails - NB3317
Gold Leaf Nail Design | Nature-inspired Nails - NB3317

Fern Nails with Glitter | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1546
Fern Nails with Glitter | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1546

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

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

Gold Toenails Designs

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Gold Marble for a Classy Nail Design | Marble Nails - NB4695
Gold Marble for a Classy Nail Design | Marble Nails - NB4695

Gold Marble Nail Art Design | Marble Nails - NB4694
Gold Marble Nail Art Design | Marble Nails - NB4694

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

Almond Nails Gold Marble Design | Marble Nails - NB4692
Almond Nails Gold Marble Design | Marble Nails - NB4692

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

White and Gold Marble Nails Design | Marble Nails - NB4690
White and Gold Marble Nails Design | Marble Nails - NB4690

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

Black and White Nails Gold Marble Design | Marble Nails - NB4688
Black and White Nails Gold Marble Design | Marble Nails - NB4688

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

White Swirls for Gold Nails | Swirl Nails - NB4518
White Swirls for Gold Nails | Swirl Nails - NB4518

White and Gold Luxury Nails Design | Swirl Nails - NB4507
White and Gold Luxury Nails Design | Swirl Nails - NB4507

Gold Swirls Design on Nails | Swirl Nails - NB4506
Gold Swirls Design on Nails | Swirl Nails - NB4506

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

Black and Gold Nails with Dots | Dot Nails - NB4478
Black and Gold Nails with Dots | Dot Nails - NB4478

Black and Gold Leopard Print Shimmer Nail Art | Animal Print Nails - NB4316
Black and Gold Leopard Print Shimmer Nail Art | Animal Print Nails - NB4316

Luxury Black and Gold Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB4315
Luxury Black and Gold Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB4315

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

Black and Gold Leopard Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB4313
Black and Gold Leopard Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB4313

Black and Gold Galaxy Nails Design | Celestial Nails - NB4277
Black and Gold Galaxy Nails Design | Celestial Nails - NB4277

Rose Gold Nails with Hydrangea Accent | Floral Nails - NB4166
Rose Gold Nails with Hydrangea Accent | Floral Nails - NB4166

Simple Rose Gold Foil Nails Design | Foil Nails - NB4152
Simple Rose Gold Foil Nails Design | Foil Nails - NB4152

Rose Gold Embellished Nails | Foil Nails - NB4151
Rose Gold Embellished Nails | Foil Nails - NB4151

Rose Gold Accents for White Nails | Foil Nails - NB4150
Rose Gold Accents for White Nails | Foil Nails - NB4150

Rose Gold Chrome and Foil Design | Foil Nails - NB4149
Rose Gold Chrome and Foil Design | Foil Nails - NB4149

Nude Nails with Rose Gold Foil Design | Foil Nails - NB4148
Nude Nails with Rose Gold Foil Design | Foil Nails - NB4148

Rose Gold Nails Crackle Design | Foil Nails - NB4147
Rose Gold Nails Crackle Design | Foil Nails - NB4147

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

Nails Design with Rose Gold Foil | Foil Nails - NB4145
Nails Design with Rose Gold Foil | Foil Nails - NB4145

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

Rose Gold Nails with Blue Accents | Foil Nails - NB4143
Rose Gold Nails with Blue Accents | Foil Nails - NB4143

Negative Space Rose Gold Nails | Foil Nails - NB4142
Negative Space Rose Gold Nails | Foil Nails - NB4142

White and Rose Gold Nails | Foil Nails - NB4141
White and Rose Gold Nails | Foil Nails - NB4141

Baby Blue Nails with Rose Gold Foil Design | Foil Nails - NB4140
Baby Blue Nails with Rose Gold Foil Design | Foil Nails - NB4140

Rose Gold Chrome and Foil Nails Design | Foil Nails - NB4139
Rose Gold Chrome and Foil Nails Design | Foil Nails - NB4139

Rose Gold Nails | Foil Nails - NB4138
Rose Gold Nails | Foil Nails - NB4138

Short Nails Rose Gold Foil Design | Foil Nails - NB4136
Short Nails Rose Gold Foil Design | Foil Nails - NB4136

Short Red and Gold Nails Minimal Design | Foil Nails - NB4135
Short Red and Gold Nails Minimal Design | Foil Nails - NB4135

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

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

Elegant Red and Gold Nails | Foil Nails - NB4119
Elegant Red and Gold Nails | Foil Nails - NB4119

Gold Foil Embellishment for Nails | Foil Nails - NB4118
Gold Foil Embellishment for Nails | Foil Nails - NB4118

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

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

Red and White Nails Gold Foil Design | Foil Nails - NB4114
Red and White Nails Gold Foil Design | Foil Nails - NB4114

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