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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

Textured Nails in Rose Gold
Textured Nails in Rose Gold

Paulina_migdalek

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

Ice Cream Pastel Nails
Ice Cream Pastel Nails

Korelviktoria

Glitter French Nails Design | French Manicure - NB3327
Glitter French Nails Design | French Manicure - NB3327

Rose Gold Chrome Nails for New Year | 2024 Nails - NB3777
Rose Gold Chrome Nails for New Year | 2024 Nails - NB3777

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

Rose Gold and Beige Nails for New Year | 2024 Nails - NB3781
Rose Gold and Beige Nails for New Year | 2024 Nails - NB3781

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

What Are the Most Popular Nail Designs With Gold?

Long Gold Nails

Snowman Nails with Foils | Christmas | Winter - NB1303
Snowman Nails with Foils | Christmas | Winter - NB1303

Red Bling Heart for Chrome Nails | Luxury Valentine Nails- NB7435
Red Bling Heart for Chrome Nails | Luxury Valentine Nails- NB7435

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

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

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

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

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

Short Gold Nails

3D Hearts for Gold Glitter Nails | Luxury Valentine Nails- NB7432
3D Hearts for Gold Glitter Nails | Luxury Valentine Nails- NB7432

Black Nails with Gold Clover Design | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1586
Black Nails with Gold Clover Design | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1586

Chrome Nails for Birthday | Birthday Nails - NB5155
Chrome Nails for Birthday | Birthday Nails - NB5155

Snowflakes and Dusty Glitters
Snowflakes and Dusty Glitters

Nailartbychlo

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

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

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

Gold Toenails Designs

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nails with Gold Glitter Design | Classy Nails - NB3818
Nails with Gold Glitter Design | Classy Nails - NB3818

Rose Gold and Beige Nails for New Year | 2024 Nails - NB3781
Rose Gold and Beige Nails for New Year | 2024 Nails - NB3781

Elegant Rose Gold Nails for New Year | 2024 Nails - NB3780
Elegant Rose Gold Nails for New Year | 2024 Nails - NB3780

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

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

Rose Gold Chrome Nails for New Year | 2024 Nails - NB3777
Rose Gold Chrome Nails for New Year | 2024 Nails - NB3777

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

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

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

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

2024 Rose Gold Nails | 2024 Nails - NB3772
2024 Rose Gold Nails | 2024 Nails - NB3772

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

Elegant Black and Gold Chinese New Year
Elegant Black and Gold Chinese New Year's Nails | 2024 Nails - NB3728

3D White and Gold Chinese New Year
3D White and Gold Chinese New Year's Nail Design | 2024 Nails - NB3726

White and Gold Foil Chinese New Year
White and Gold Foil Chinese New Year's Nails | 2024 Nails - NB3725

Black and Gold 2024 New Year
Black and Gold 2024 New Year's Nail Design | 2024 Nails - NB3711

Short Black and Gold New Year
Short Black and Gold New Year's Nails Simple Design | 2024 Nails - NB3710

2024 Black and Gold Nail Design | 2024 Nails - NB3709
2024 Black and Gold Nail Design | 2024 Nails - NB3709

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

Simple Black and Gold New Years Nail Design | 2024 Nails - NB3707
Simple Black and Gold New Years Nail Design | 2024 Nails - NB3707

Embellished Black and Gold New Year
Embellished Black and Gold New Year's Nails | 2024 Nails - NB3706

New Year
New Year's Black and Gold Nails Design | 2024 Nails - NB3705

New Year Black and Gold Nails Design with Glitter | 2024 Nails - NB3704
New Year Black and Gold Nails Design with Glitter | 2024 Nails - NB3704

Elegant Black and Gold New Year
Elegant Black and Gold New Year's Nail Design | 2024 Nails - NB3700

Gold Tips Nail Art for Wedding | French Manicure - NB3610
Gold Tips Nail Art for Wedding | French Manicure - NB3610

Gold Chrome Design on Clear Nails | French Manicure - NB3605
Gold Chrome Design on Clear Nails | French Manicure - NB3605

Gold Chrome With Shimmer Nail Design for Bridesmaid| Wedding-NB-D-544
Gold Chrome With Shimmer Nail Design for Bridesmaid| Wedding-NB-D-544

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

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

French Nails Black and Gold Design | French Manicure - NB3356
French Nails Black and Gold Design | French Manicure - NB3356

Glossy Gold and White French Nails Design | French Manicure - NB3350
Glossy Gold and White French Nails Design | French Manicure - NB3350

Male Grooming Black Matte with Gold Geometric Nail Design| Men
Male Grooming Black Matte with Gold Geometric Nail Design| Men's Nail-NB-D-532

Elegant White and Rose Gold French Tips | French Manicure - NB3336
Elegant White and Rose Gold French Tips | French Manicure - NB3336

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

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

Rosaline Pearl Color and Rose Gold Nails for Office | Professional Nails - NB3293
Rosaline Pearl Color and Rose Gold Nails for Office | Professional Nails - NB3293

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

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

Silver and Gold Birthday Nail Design | Birthday Nails - NB3204
Silver and Gold Birthday Nail Design | Birthday Nails - NB3204

Gold Leaves Nails Design | Love the Forest Nails - NB3033
Gold Leaves Nails Design | Love the Forest Nails - NB3033

Matte Nails with Gold Fall Leaves Design | Nature-inspired Nails - NB2962
Matte Nails with Gold Fall Leaves Design | Nature-inspired Nails - NB2962

Gold Leaves Design on Black Nails | Nature-inspired Nails - NB2960
Gold Leaves Design on Black Nails | Nature-inspired Nails - NB2960

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

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