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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 Chrome and Pearl Effect Nails | Classy Nails - NB4041
Rose Gold Chrome and Pearl Effect Nails | Classy Nails - NB4041

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

Butterfly Shimmer Nails
Butterfly Shimmer Nails

Pauletta.nails

Classic Ombre With Rose Gold Hearts
Classic Ombre With Rose Gold Hearts

Hnnailsbyhoney

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

Rose Gold and Beige Nails for New Year | 2024 Nails - NB3781
Rose Gold and Beige Nails for New Year | 2024 Nails - NB3781

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

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

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

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

Korelviktoria

Gold and Black French Nails
Gold and Black French Nails

Beauty_nail_kostroma

White and Gold Fall Wedding Nails with Delicate Patterns | Fall Nails - NB5631
White and Gold Fall Wedding Nails with Delicate Patterns | Fall Nails - NB5631

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

Bright Color Nails for Spring
Bright Color Nails for Spring

Amanda.sudolll

Classy Fall Nails with Maroon and Gold Glitter Design | Fall Nails - NB5531
Classy Fall Nails with Maroon and Gold Glitter Design | Fall Nails - NB5531

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

Short Gold Nails

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

Snowflakes and Dusty Glitters
Snowflakes and Dusty Glitters

Nailartbychlo

Animals-inspired Ojibwe Nails | Tribal - NB845
Animals-inspired Ojibwe Nails | Tribal - NB845

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

Simple Olive Leaves Nails | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1616
Simple Olive Leaves Nails | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1616

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

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

Gold and Brown Wheat Nails | Thanksgiving Wheat Nails - NB6307
Gold and Brown Wheat Nails | Thanksgiving Wheat Nails - NB6307

Gold Toenails Designs

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Golden Pumpkins and Leaves Nail Art | Thanksgiving Pumpkin Nails - NB6225
Golden Pumpkins and Leaves Nail Art | Thanksgiving Pumpkin Nails - NB6225

Embellished Classy Nails Design for Holiday | Holiday Nails - NB3792
Embellished Classy Nails Design for Holiday | Holiday Nails - NB3792

Marble Effect for Luxury Gold Nails | Marble Nails - NB4696
Marble Effect for Luxury Gold Nails | Marble Nails - NB4696

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

Rose Gold Chrome and Foil Design | Foil Nails - NB4149
Rose Gold Chrome and Foil Design | Foil Nails - NB4149

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

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

Short Nails Rose Gold Foil Design | Foil Nails - NB4136
Short Nails Rose Gold Foil Design | Foil Nails - NB4136

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

Floral Ojibwe Nails | Tribal - NB847
Floral Ojibwe Nails | Tribal - NB847

Rose Gold Chrome and Foil Nails Design | Foil Nails - NB4139
Rose Gold Chrome and Foil Nails Design | Foil Nails - NB4139

Ojibwe Floral Nails | Tribal - NB848
Ojibwe Floral Nails | Tribal - NB848

Gold Glitter Heart Nail Design | Heart Nails - NB4797
Gold Glitter Heart Nail Design | Heart Nails - NB4797

Glitter Baby Boomer
Glitter Baby Boomer

Alexandracojan.trainer

White Swirls for Gold Nails | Swirl Nails - NB4518
White Swirls for Gold Nails | Swirl Nails - NB4518

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

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

_gabrielamanole

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

Easter Lily Nails Glitter Design | Easter Nails - NB3482
Easter Lily Nails Glitter Design | Easter Nails - NB3482

White Nails with Style
White Nails with Style

Ego_alinkha

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

Beauty_nail_kostroma

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

Double French Peach Fuzz Nail Design | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1770
Double French Peach Fuzz Nail Design | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1770

Pink Lilies Easter Nail Art | Easter Nails - NB3486
Pink Lilies Easter Nail Art | Easter Nails - NB3486

Easter Speckled Egg Nails Glitter Design | Easter Nails - NB3529
Easter Speckled Egg Nails Glitter Design | Easter Nails - NB3529

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

Sparkly Nude Nails
Sparkly Nude Nails

Nails_by_evelyn9

Ombre New Year Nails with Champagne Glass | 2024 Nails - NB1345
Ombre New Year Nails with Champagne Glass | 2024 Nails - NB1345

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

Amanda.sudolll

Glitter Maple Leaves | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1525
Glitter Maple Leaves | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1525

Embellished Luxury Nails with Flowers | Spring Nails - NB3844
Embellished Luxury Nails with Flowers | Spring Nails - NB3844

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

Nude Nails Abstract Foil Design
Nude Nails Abstract Foil Design

Novikova.nailstudio

New Year Foil Nails with Balloons | 2024 Nails - NB1358
New Year Foil Nails with Balloons | 2024 Nails - NB1358

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

Glossy Olive Leaf Nails | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1608
Glossy Olive Leaf Nails | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1608

Simple Olive Leaves Nails | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1616
Simple Olive Leaves Nails | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1616

Shimmer Nails with Rainbow | Pride | LGBTQIA2S+ Nails - NB2052
Shimmer Nails with Rainbow | Pride | LGBTQIA2S+ Nails - NB2052

Geometric LGBT Nails with Foil Design | Pride | LGBTQIA2S+ Nails - NB2392
Geometric LGBT Nails with Foil Design | Pride | LGBTQIA2S+ Nails - NB2392

Iridescent Pearl and Gold Nails | Aurora Nails - NB3977
Iridescent Pearl and Gold Nails | Aurora Nails - NB3977

Easter Nails with Decorated Eggs Design | Easter Nails - NB3441
Easter Nails with Decorated Eggs Design | Easter Nails - NB3441

Sand Dune Effect Hearts and Roses Nails | Valentine Nails - NB2799
Sand Dune Effect Hearts and Roses Nails | Valentine Nails - NB2799

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