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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

Stiletto Champagne Nails
Stiletto Champagne Nails

Minea.nails

Luxury Marble Rose Gold for Nails Design | Rose Gold Nail Art- NB7815
Luxury Marble Rose Gold for Nails Design | Rose Gold Nail Art- NB7815

Rooster Accent for Rose Gold Nails | Chicken Nails- NB7796
Rooster Accent for Rose Gold Nails | Chicken Nails- NB7796

Rose Gold Swirls for Marble Nails Design | Rose Gold Nail Art- NB7820
Rose Gold Swirls for Marble Nails Design | Rose Gold Nail Art- NB7820

Butterfly Shimmer Nails
Butterfly Shimmer Nails

Pauletta.nails

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

French Manicure with Rose Gold Dots | Rose Gold Nail Art- NB7807
French Manicure with Rose Gold Dots | Rose Gold Nail Art- NB7807

Rose Gold Lace Design for Short Nails | Rose Gold Nail Art- NB7801
Rose Gold Lace Design for Short Nails | Rose Gold Nail Art- NB7801

What Are the Most Popular Nail Designs With Gold?

Long Gold Nails

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

Embellished Luxury New Year Nails | 2024 Nails - NB1365
Embellished Luxury New Year Nails | 2024 Nails - NB1365

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

Modern Sugar Nails Design
Modern Sugar Nails Design

Matuszewsk.a

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

Aztec Nails | Tribal - NB342
Aztec Nails | Tribal - NB342

Luxury Gold Leaves Nail Art | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1453
Luxury Gold Leaves Nail Art | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1453

Leopard Print Nails with Roses Accent Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2526
Leopard Print Nails with Roses Accent Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2526

Short Gold Nails

Short Gold and Red Valentine Nails Design | Red Valentine's Nails - NB7271
Short Gold and Red Valentine Nails Design | Red Valentine's Nails - NB7271

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

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

Gold and Blue Foil Nails Design | Foil Nail Art - NB4069
Gold and Blue Foil Nails Design | Foil Nail Art - NB4069

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

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

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

Gold Clover Nail Design | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1583
Gold Clover Nail Design | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1583

Gold Toenails Designs

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

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

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

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

Short Easter Bunny Nails | Easter Glitter Nails- NB8054
Short Easter Bunny Nails | Easter Glitter Nails- NB8054

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

Luxury Chrome Nails with Dainty Pink Hearts | Luxury Valentine Nails- NB7436
Luxury Chrome Nails with Dainty Pink Hearts | Luxury Valentine Nails- NB7436

Red Bling Heart for Chrome Nails | Luxury Valentine Nails- NB7435
Red Bling Heart for Chrome Nails | Luxury Valentine Nails- NB7435

Luxury Nails Chrome and Glitter Design | Luxury Valentine Nails- NB7427
Luxury Nails Chrome and Glitter Design | Luxury Valentine Nails- NB7427

Glitter Design Square Nails and Heart Accent | Luxury Valentine Nails- NB7423
Glitter Design Square Nails and Heart Accent | Luxury Valentine Nails- NB7423

Glitter and Confetti Nails Design for Valentine | Glitter Valentine
Glitter and Confetti Nails Design for Valentine | Glitter Valentine's Nails - NB7308

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

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

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