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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

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

Hnnailsbyhoney

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

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

Simple Nails Design with Rose Gold Stripes | Rose Gold Nail Art- NB7849
Simple Nails Design with Rose Gold Stripes | Rose Gold Nail Art- NB7849

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

Orange and Rose Gold Shimmer nails with Heart Design for Bridesmaid| Wedding-NB-D-556
Orange and Rose Gold Shimmer nails with Heart Design for Bridesmaid| Wedding-NB-D-556

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

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

What Are the Most Popular Nail Designs With Gold?

Long Gold Nails

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

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

Vampire Teeth Design on Gold Nails | Halloween Vampire Nails - NB6011
Vampire Teeth Design on Gold Nails | Halloween Vampire Nails - NB6011

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

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

Dragon-themed Nails
Dragon-themed Nails

Minea.nails

Luxury Pink Nails with Chrome Tips | Foil Nails - NB4088
Luxury Pink Nails with Chrome Tips | Foil Nails - NB4088

Donald Duck Glitter Nails
Donald Duck Glitter Nails

Nna_naomynailart_official

Short Gold Nails

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

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

White Nails with Style
White Nails with Style

Ego_alinkha

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

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

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

Glitter Fern Nail Design | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1544
Glitter Fern Nail Design | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1544

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

Gold Toenails Designs

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Chrome Nails Floral Design | Classy Luxury Nails- NB7724
Chrome Nails Floral Design | Classy Luxury Nails- NB7724

Bunny Design for Luxury Glitter Nails | Bunny Nails- NB7696
Bunny Design for Luxury Glitter Nails | Bunny Nails- NB7696

Bunny Nail Design for Bling Style | Bunny Nails- NB7673
Bunny Nail Design for Bling Style | Bunny Nails- NB7673

Panda Nails 3D Design | Panda Nails- NB7591
Panda Nails 3D Design | Panda Nails- NB7591

Panda for Short Glitter French Nails | Panda Nails- NB7579
Panda for Short Glitter French Nails | Panda Nails- NB7579

Glitter Design for Panda and Bamboo Nails | Panda Nails- NB7572
Glitter Design for Panda and Bamboo Nails | Panda Nails- NB7572

Embellished Nails with a Silhouette Dog | Dog Nail Designs- NB7533
Embellished Nails with a Silhouette Dog | Dog Nail Designs- NB7533

Luxury Glitter French Nails for Valentine | French Valentine Nails- NB7488
Luxury Glitter French Nails for Valentine | French Valentine Nails- NB7488

Lovely Short Nails with Glitter Design | Luxury Valentine Nails- NB7440
Lovely Short Nails with Glitter Design | Luxury Valentine Nails- NB7440

Long Square Nails with Hearts | Luxury Valentine Nails- NB7438
Long Square Nails with Hearts | Luxury Valentine Nails- NB7438

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