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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

Leopard Print Nails with Glitter Accent Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2509
Leopard Print Nails with Glitter Accent Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2509

Almond Nails with Glitter Stars
Almond Nails with Glitter Stars

Nails_by_evelyn9

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

Nude 3D Flowers and Glitter Nails
Nude 3D Flowers and Glitter Nails

Hnnailsbyhoney

Rose Gold Birthday Bling Nails | Birthday Nails - NB5098
Rose Gold Birthday Bling Nails | Birthday Nails - NB5098

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

Rose Gold Chrome Nails
Rose Gold Chrome Nails

Amanda.sudolll

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

What Are the Most Popular Nail Designs With Gold?

Long Gold Nails

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

Matte Black and Gold Xmas Nails
Matte Black and Gold Xmas Nails

Lucy_smirnova_nails

Nature-inspired Fall Wedding Nails Design | Fall Nails - NB5682
Nature-inspired Fall Wedding Nails Design | Fall Nails - NB5682

Black Nails with Rose Gold Jaguar
Black Nails with Rose Gold Jaguar

Korelviktoria

Ojibwe Floral Nails | Tribal - NB859
Ojibwe Floral Nails | Tribal - NB859

Christmas Tree Nail Design | Christmas | Winter - NB1228
Christmas Tree Nail Design | Christmas | Winter - NB1228

Sunflowers Nails with Gold Glitter Design for Wedding | Sunflower Nails - NB5280
Sunflowers Nails with Gold Glitter Design for Wedding | Sunflower Nails - NB5280

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

Short Gold Nails

Nails Foil Cross Design | Nails with a Cross - NB6572
Nails Foil Cross Design | Nails with a Cross - NB6572

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

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

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

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

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

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

Snowflakes and Dusty Glitters
Snowflakes and Dusty Glitters

Nailartbychlo

Gold Toenails Designs

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rose Gold Nails with Snowflake | Christmas Nails - NB1687
Rose Gold Nails with Snowflake | Christmas Nails - NB1687

Silver and Gold Snowflake Nails | Christmas Nails - NB1686
Silver and Gold Snowflake Nails | Christmas Nails - NB1686

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

Gold Holly Leaf Nail Art | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1651
Gold Holly Leaf Nail Art | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1651

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

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

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

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

Gold and Silver Chrome Fern Nails | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1573
Gold and Silver Chrome Fern Nails | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1573

Gold Fern Leaves Nail Design | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1549
Gold Fern Leaves Nail Design | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1549

Rose Gold French Nails with Maple Leaves | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1531
Rose Gold French Nails with Maple Leaves | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1531

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

Gold and Green Nails with Clover Design | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1474
Gold and Green Nails with Clover Design | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1474

Gold and Green Four-leaf Clover Nail Design | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1464
Gold and Green Four-leaf Clover Nail Design | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1464

Glossy Nails with Gold Leaves | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1459
Glossy Nails with Gold Leaves | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1459

Luxury Gold Leaves Nail Art | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1453
Luxury Gold Leaves Nail Art | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1453

Nails with Textured Gold Leaf Design | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1446
Nails with Textured Gold Leaf Design | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1446

Gold Foil Leaves Nail Art | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1444
Gold Foil Leaves Nail Art | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1444

Nude and Gold Leaf Nail Art | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1441
Nude and Gold Leaf Nail Art | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1441

Nude Nails with Gold Leaves | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1424
Nude Nails with Gold Leaves | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1424

White and Gold French Nails with Leaf Design | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1422
White and Gold French Nails with Leaf Design | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1422

White Nails with Gold Textured Leaves | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1421
White Nails with Gold Textured Leaves | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1421

Nude and Gold Leaf Nails | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1419
Nude and Gold Leaf Nails | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1419

Gold and Brown Leaf Nails | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1413
Gold and Brown Leaf Nails | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1413

Gold Leaf Nude Nails | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1411
Gold Leaf Nude Nails | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1411

Silver and Rose Gold Christmas Tree Nails | Winter - NB1277
Silver and Rose Gold Christmas Tree Nails | Winter - NB1277

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

Rose Gold Wheat Nails | Thanksgiving | Holiday- NB1163
Rose Gold Wheat Nails | Thanksgiving | Holiday- NB1163

Sunflower Gold Nails | Thanksgiving | Holiday- NB1162
Sunflower Gold Nails | Thanksgiving | Holiday- NB1162

Gold Sunflower Nails | Thanksgiving | Holiday- NB1160
Gold Sunflower Nails | Thanksgiving | Holiday- NB1160

Russian Almond 3D French Nails with Gold Confetti
Russian Almond 3D French Nails with Gold Confetti

_gabrielamanole

Rose Gold and Black Cutouts
Rose Gold and Black Cutouts

Novikova.nailstudio

Simple White and Gold Wedding Nails
Simple White and Gold Wedding Nails

Novikova.nailstudio

Short Nails White and Gold Swirls
Short Nails White and Gold Swirls

Ego_alinkha

Diagonal Gold Chrome Nail Design
Diagonal Gold Chrome Nail Design

Amanda.sudolll

Mismatched Flower Nails and Gold Effect
Mismatched Flower Nails and Gold Effect

Amanda.sudolll

Gold French for Pink Nails
Gold French for Pink Nails

Amanda.sudolll

White Nails with Golden Foils
White Nails with Golden Foils

Minea.nails

Rose Gold Design Nails with Gingerbread
Rose Gold Design Nails with Gingerbread

Matuszewsk.a

Gold Flower Pink Nails
Gold Flower Pink Nails

Korelviktoria

Black Nails with Rose Gold Jaguar
Black Nails with Rose Gold Jaguar

Korelviktoria

Floral Gold Chrome Nail Art
Floral Gold Chrome Nail Art

Cdanails

Gold and Black French Nails
Gold and Black French Nails

Beauty_nail_kostroma

Gold Crackle Dark Nails
Gold Crackle Dark Nails

Beauty_nail_kostroma

Gold Glitter Nails with White Tips
Gold Glitter Nails with White Tips

Beauty_nail_kostroma

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