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

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

Korelviktoria

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

Rose Gold and Black Cutouts
Rose Gold and Black Cutouts

Novikova.nailstudio

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

Butterfly Shimmer Nails
Butterfly Shimmer Nails

Pauletta.nails

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

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

What Are the Most Popular Nail Designs With Gold?

Long Gold Nails

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

Christmas Tree Nail Design | Christmas | Winter - NB1230
Christmas Tree Nail Design | Christmas | Winter - NB1230

Golden Glitter Swirls for Birthday Nails | Birthday Golden Nails - NB6064
Golden Glitter Swirls for Birthday Nails | Birthday Golden Nails - NB6064

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

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

Donald Duck Glitter Nails
Donald Duck Glitter Nails

Nna_naomynailart_official

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

Short Gold Nails

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

Silver and Gold Glitter Nails for 16th Birthday | Birthday Nails - NB5187
Silver and Gold Glitter Nails for 16th Birthday | Birthday Nails - NB5187

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

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

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

Short Platinum Chrome Nails with Geometric Accent | Chrome Nails - NB4018
Short Platinum Chrome Nails with Geometric Accent | Chrome Nails - NB4018

Wheat Design for Stylish Short Nails | Thanksgiving Wheat Nails - NB6289
Wheat Design for Stylish Short Nails | Thanksgiving Wheat Nails - NB6289

Gold Toenails Designs

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

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

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

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

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 and Brown Christmas Nails
Gold and Brown Christmas Nails

Gallinaz_nail

Wedding Rose Gold Glitter Design
Wedding Rose Gold Glitter Design

Pauletta.nails

Gold Stripes With Matte Topcoat
Gold Stripes With Matte Topcoat

Nails_by_evelyn9

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

Glitter Turkey Feather Nails Design | Thanksgiving Turkey Nails - NB6347
Glitter Turkey Feather Nails Design | Thanksgiving Turkey Nails - NB6347

Color Blocking Nails Turkey Design | Thanksgiving Turkey Nails - NB6342
Color Blocking Nails Turkey Design | Thanksgiving Turkey Nails - NB6342

Wheat Design for Stylish Short Nails | Thanksgiving Wheat Nails - NB6289
Wheat Design for Stylish Short Nails | Thanksgiving Wheat Nails - NB6289

Luxury Thanksgiving Wheat Nails | Thanksgiving Wheat Nails - NB6283
Luxury Thanksgiving Wheat Nails | Thanksgiving Wheat Nails - NB6283

Pumpkin Accent for Short Matte Nails | Thanksgiving Pumpkin Nails - NB6217
Pumpkin Accent for Short Matte Nails | Thanksgiving Pumpkin Nails - NB6217

3D Pumpkin for Fall Embellished Nails | Thanksgiving Pumpkin Nails - NB6213
3D Pumpkin for Fall Embellished Nails | Thanksgiving Pumpkin Nails - NB6213

Crystal Cranberry Nails Design | Thanksgiving Cranberry Nails - NB6190
Crystal Cranberry Nails Design | Thanksgiving Cranberry Nails - NB6190

Embellished Nails Cranberry Design | Thanksgiving Cranberry Nails - NB6189
Embellished Nails Cranberry Design | Thanksgiving Cranberry Nails - NB6189

Luxury Nails with Glitter and Line Art Design | Classy Birthday Nails - NB6171
Luxury Nails with Glitter and Line Art Design | Classy Birthday Nails - NB6171

Neutral Nails with Chrome Mummy Design | Halloween Mummy Nails - NB5826
Neutral Nails with Chrome Mummy Design | Halloween Mummy Nails - NB5826

Elegant Halloween Nails with Mummy Design | Halloween Mummy Nails - NB5825
Elegant Halloween Nails with Mummy Design | Halloween Mummy Nails - NB5825

Leopard Print and Heart Nails Design for Autumn | Fall Nails - NB5741
Leopard Print and Heart Nails Design for Autumn | Fall Nails - NB5741

Simple Ochre Glitter Fall Wedding Nails | Fall Nails - NB5700
Simple Ochre Glitter Fall Wedding Nails | Fall Nails - NB5700

3D Flowers Fall Wedding Nails Foil Design | Fall Nails - NB5697
3D Flowers Fall Wedding Nails Foil Design | Fall Nails - NB5697

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

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

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

Bling Birthday Nails with Crystal Design | Birthday Nails - NB5468
Bling Birthday Nails with Crystal Design | Birthday Nails - NB5468

Chrome Stiletto Nails Rose Design | Chrome Nails - NB5302
Chrome Stiletto Nails Rose Design | Chrome Nails - NB5302

3D Sunflower Nail Design for Wedding | Sunflower Nails - NB5283
3D Sunflower Nail Design for Wedding | Sunflower Nails - NB5283

3D Sunflowers for Wedding Nails Design | Sunflower Nails - NB5279
3D Sunflowers for Wedding Nails Design | Sunflower Nails - NB5279

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

Embellished 20st Birthday Nails | Birthday Nails - NB5203
Embellished 20st Birthday Nails | Birthday Nails - NB5203

21st Glitter Birthday Nails | Birthday Nails - NB5193
21st Glitter Birthday Nails | Birthday Nails - NB5193

16th Birthday Bling Nails | Birthday Nails - NB5183
16th Birthday Bling Nails | Birthday Nails - NB5183

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

Birthday Bling Nails | Birthday Nails - NB5143
Birthday Bling Nails | Birthday Nails - NB5143

Chrome Drips Nails Design | Drip Nails - NB5025
Chrome Drips Nails Design | Drip Nails - NB5025

Chrome Nails with 3D Drips | Drip Nails - NB5019
Chrome Nails with 3D Drips | Drip Nails - NB5019

Nails with Diamond Design | Embellished Nails - NB4941
Nails with Diamond Design | Embellished Nails - NB4941

Embellished Chanel-inspired French Manicure Design | Branded Nails - NB4237
Embellished Chanel-inspired French Manicure Design | Branded Nails - NB4237

Hydrangea Spring Nail Design with Shimmer | Floral Nails - NB4165
Hydrangea Spring Nail Design with Shimmer | Floral Nails - NB4165

Nails with Chrome and Red Foil Color Blocks | Foil Nails - NB4133
Nails with Chrome and Red Foil Color Blocks | Foil Nails - NB4133

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

Crackle Theme Foils for Red Nails | Foil Nails - NB4122
Crackle Theme Foils for Red Nails | Foil Nails - NB4122

Blood Red Nails with Foil Accents | Foil Nails - NB4121
Blood Red Nails with Foil Accents | Foil Nails - NB4121

Glossy Red Nails with Foil Accents | Foil Nails - NB4111
Glossy Red Nails with Foil Accents | Foil Nails - NB4111

Cool Geometric Nail Art | Foil Nails - NB4105
Cool Geometric Nail Art | Foil Nails - NB4105

Round Square Blue Nails with Foil Design | Foil Nails - NB4102
Round Square Blue Nails with Foil Design | Foil Nails - NB4102

Short Navy Blue Nails Simple Design | Foil Nails - NB4099
Short Navy Blue Nails Simple Design | Foil Nails - NB4099

Foil and Chrome Design on Blue Nails | Foil Nails - NB4097
Foil and Chrome Design on Blue Nails | Foil Nails - NB4097

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