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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

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

Birthday Rose Gold Nails Design | Birthday Nails - NB5110
Birthday Rose Gold Nails Design | Birthday Nails - NB5110

Embellished New Year Nail Design |  2024 Nails - NB1334
Embellished New Year Nail Design | 2024 Nails - NB1334

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

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

Textured Nails in Rose Gold
Textured Nails in Rose Gold

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Rose Gold and Black Cutouts
Rose Gold and Black Cutouts

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

What Are the Most Popular Nail Designs With Gold?

Long Gold Nails

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

Glitter Ombre Christmas Tree Nails | Winter - NB1275
Glitter Ombre Christmas Tree Nails | Winter - NB1275

Abstract Pattern Oval Nails with Swirling Colors | Abstract Nails - NB5501
Abstract Pattern Oval Nails with Swirling Colors | Abstract Nails - NB5501

Long Square-shaped Nails for Fall Wedding | Fall Nails - NB5664
Long Square-shaped Nails for Fall Wedding | Fall Nails - NB5664

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

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

Nails Design with Gold Drips | Drip Nails - NB5033
Nails Design with Gold Drips | Drip Nails - NB5033

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

Short Gold Nails

Gold Glitter Hearts on Nails | Heart Nails - NB4802
Gold Glitter Hearts on Nails | Heart Nails - NB4802

Fall Wedding Gold Foil Nails Design | Fall Nails - NB5651
Fall Wedding Gold Foil Nails Design | Fall Nails - NB5651

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

Galaxy Glitter Nails Design | Galaxy Nails - NB5216
Galaxy Glitter Nails Design | Galaxy Nails - NB5216

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

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

Short Olive Leaves Nail Design | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1617
Short Olive Leaves Nail Design | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1617

Elegant Short Nails with Gold Borderline | Outline Nails - NB5387
Elegant Short Nails with Gold Borderline | Outline Nails - NB5387

Gold Toenails Designs

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

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

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

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

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

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

Watercolor Flower Nails with Gold Foil Design | Paint Nail Art - NB2270
Watercolor Flower Nails with Gold Foil Design | Paint Nail Art - NB2270

Luxury Gold Nails with Watercolor Flowers | Paint Nail Art - NB2255
Luxury Gold Nails with Watercolor Flowers | Paint Nail Art - NB2255

Chrome and Gold Nails Watercolor Floral Design | Paint Nail Art - NB2247
Chrome and Gold Nails Watercolor Floral Design | Paint Nail Art - NB2247

Gold Chrome Nails with Watercolor Flowers | Paint Nail Art - NB2220
Gold Chrome Nails with Watercolor Flowers | Paint Nail Art - NB2220

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

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

Peach Fuzz and Gold Leaf Nail Art | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1776
Peach Fuzz and Gold Leaf Nail Art | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1776

Peach Fuzz and Gold Nail Art | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1769
Peach Fuzz and Gold Nail Art | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1769

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

Gold Outlined Office Nails | Professional Nails - NB1716
Gold Outlined Office Nails | Professional Nails - NB1716

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

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Rose Gold and Black Cutouts
Rose Gold and Black Cutouts

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

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