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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 and White Zebra Nails with Foils
Black and White Zebra Nails with Foils

Nailed.it.by.amber

Christmas Textured Nails
Christmas Textured Nails

Nailartbychlo

Corn Nails | Thanksgiving | Holiday- NB1045
Corn Nails | Thanksgiving | Holiday- NB1045

Cute Rose Gold Nails for New Year | 2024 Nails - NB3776
Cute Rose Gold Nails for New Year | 2024 Nails - NB3776

Textured Nails in Rose Gold
Textured Nails in Rose Gold

Paulina_migdalek

Glitter Rose Gold Maple Leaf Nail Art | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1514
Glitter Rose Gold Maple Leaf Nail Art | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1514

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

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

What Are the Most Popular Nail Designs With Gold?

Long Gold Nails

Gold and White Sunflower Nails | Thanksgiving | Holiday- NB1167
Gold and White Sunflower Nails | Thanksgiving | Holiday- NB1167

Pieces in Black
Pieces in Black

Nails_by_evelyn9

Bridesmaid Brown Nails with Gold Glitter Design| Wedding-NB-D-537
Bridesmaid Brown Nails with Gold Glitter Design| Wedding-NB-D-537

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

Winter Nails with Leaf Nail Art | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1432
Winter Nails with Leaf Nail Art | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1432

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

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

Clover Nails with Ombre Rose Gold | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1593
Clover Nails with Ombre Rose Gold | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1593

Short Gold Nails

Gold Flower Pink Nails
Gold Flower Pink Nails

Korelviktoria

Blue Nails with Gold Snowflake For Winter | Classy Winter Nails - NB6615
Blue Nails with Gold Snowflake For Winter | Classy Winter Nails - NB6615

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

Heart Lock Necklace Design
Heart Lock Necklace Design

Korelviktoria

Short Rose Gold Nails for New Year | 2024 Nails - NB3774
Short Rose Gold Nails for New Year | 2024 Nails - NB3774

Black and Gold Clover Nail Design | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1581
Black and Gold Clover Nail Design | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1581

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

Gold Toenails Designs

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Gold Foil Design Short Red Nails | Foil Nails - NB4112
Gold Foil Design Short Red Nails | Foil Nails - NB4112

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

Geometric Patterns on Blue and Gold Nails | Foil Nails - NB4104
Geometric Patterns on Blue and Gold Nails | Foil Nails - NB4104

Gold Leaves on Navy Blue Nails | Foil Nails - NB4103
Gold Leaves on Navy Blue Nails | Foil Nails - NB4103

Elegant Blue and Gold Nails Design | Foil Nails - NB4101
Elegant Blue and Gold Nails Design | Foil Nails - NB4101

Navy Blue Nails with Gold Design | Foil Nails - NB4098
Navy Blue Nails with Gold Design | Foil Nails - NB4098

Luxury Navy Blue and Gold Nails | Foil Nails - NB4095
Luxury Navy Blue and Gold Nails | Foil Nails - NB4095

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

Rose Gold and Blue Nails Design | Foil Nail Art - NB4072
Rose Gold and Blue Nails Design | Foil Nail Art - NB4072

Gold and Blue Foil Nails Design | Foil Nail Art - NB4069
Gold and Blue Foil Nails Design | Foil Nail Art - NB4069

X Long Black and Gold Foils Nails | Foil Nail Art - NB4065
X Long Black and Gold Foils Nails | Foil Nail Art - NB4065

Gold and Black Foils Nails Design | Foil Nail Art - NB4058
Gold and Black Foils Nails Design | Foil Nail Art - NB4058

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

Iridescent Pearl and Gold Nails for Spring | Aurora Nails - NB3978
Iridescent Pearl and Gold Nails for Spring | Aurora Nails - NB3978

Iridescent Pearl and Gold Nails | Aurora Nails - NB3977
Iridescent Pearl and Gold Nails | Aurora Nails - NB3977

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