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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

Butterfly Shimmer Nails
Butterfly Shimmer Nails

Pauletta.nails

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

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

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

Honeymoon Rose Gold Silhouette Nail Design| Wedding-NB-D-415
Honeymoon Rose Gold Silhouette Nail Design| Wedding-NB-D-415

Rose Gold Nails Design for Birthday | Birthday Nails - NB5134
Rose Gold Nails Design for Birthday | Birthday Nails - NB5134

A Snowy Day Nail Design | Christmas Nails - NB1682
A Snowy Day Nail Design | Christmas Nails - NB1682

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

What Are the Most Popular Nail Designs With Gold?

Long Gold Nails

Baby Blue Nails with Rose Gold Foil Design | Foil Nails - NB4140
Baby Blue Nails with Rose Gold Foil Design | Foil Nails - NB4140

Sunflower Nail Art | Thanksgiving | Holiday- NB1091
Sunflower Nail Art | Thanksgiving | Holiday- NB1091

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

Ombre Nails Gold Drips Design | Drip Nails - NB5029
Ombre Nails Gold Drips Design | Drip Nails - NB5029

New Year Nail Art with Balloons | 2024 Nails - NB1352
New Year Nail Art with Balloons | 2024 Nails - NB1352

Modern Luxurious Chrome Design
Modern Luxurious Chrome Design

Korelviktoria

Holly Leaf Glitter Nail Design | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1639
Holly Leaf Glitter Nail Design | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1639

Ombre Winnie the Pooh Nails | Cartoon Nails - NB1692
Ombre Winnie the Pooh Nails | Cartoon Nails - NB1692

Short Gold Nails

White Nails with Style
White Nails with Style

Ego_alinkha

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

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

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

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

Heart Lock Necklace Design
Heart Lock Necklace Design

Korelviktoria

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

Fern Nails with Glitter | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1546
Fern Nails with Glitter | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1546

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Multiple French Tips with Gold Sugar Lines
Multiple French Tips with Gold Sugar Lines

Beauty_nail_kostroma

Gold Confetti for Sequin Nails
Gold Confetti for Sequin Nails

Beauty_nail_kostroma

Textured Nails in Rose Gold
Textured Nails in Rose Gold

Paulina_migdalek

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

Lucy_smirnova_nails

Gold and Black Chanel Nails
Gold and Black Chanel Nails

Gallinaz_nail

Gold Filigree Nail Art
Gold Filigree Nail Art

Gallinaz_nail

Gold Chevron Nails
Gold Chevron Nails

Gallinaz_nail

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

Royal Black Cat Nails Design | Black Cat Nails - NB7122
Royal Black Cat Nails Design | Black Cat Nails - NB7122

Black Cat for Bling Yellow Nails Design | Black Cat Nails - NB7118
Black Cat for Bling Yellow Nails Design | Black Cat Nails - NB7118

Star Accent for Birthday Champagne Nails Design | 30th Birthday Nails - NB6900
Star Accent for Birthday Champagne Nails Design | 30th Birthday Nails - NB6900

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

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