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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

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Glitter French Tips with Maple Leaves Design | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1501
Glitter French Tips with Maple Leaves Design | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1501

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

Holographic Rose Gold Theme for Square Nails | Rose Gold Nail Art- NB7813
Holographic Rose Gold Theme for Square Nails | Rose Gold Nail Art- NB7813

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

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

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

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

What Are the Most Popular Nail Designs With Gold?

Long Gold Nails

Stiletto Champagne Nails
Stiletto Champagne Nails

Minea.nails

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

Long Red Nails Gold Foil Design | Foil Nails - NB4115
Long Red Nails Gold Foil Design | Foil Nails - NB4115

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

New Year Firework Nails |  2024 Nails - NB1342
New Year Firework Nails | 2024 Nails - NB1342

Maneki-neko Nails | Cultural - NB987
Maneki-neko Nails | Cultural - NB987

Leaves Nail Design for Winter | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1415
Leaves Nail Design for Winter | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1415

Almond Nails with Glitter Stars
Almond Nails with Glitter Stars

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Short Gold Nails

Dripping Gold Chrome Nails Design | Drip Nails - NB5031
Dripping Gold Chrome Nails Design | Drip Nails - NB5031

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

Aztec Nails | Tribal - NB361
Aztec Nails | Tribal - NB361

Blue Nails with Gold Snowflake For Winter | Classy Winter Nails - NB6615
Blue Nails with Gold Snowflake For Winter | Classy Winter Nails - NB6615

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

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

Blue Foils with Crackles | Foil Nail Art - NB4071
Blue Foils with Crackles | Foil Nail Art - NB4071

Silver and Red Foils for Rose Gold Nails | Foil Nails - NB4130
Silver and Red Foils for Rose Gold Nails | Foil Nails - NB4130

Gold Toenails Designs

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Valentine Heart Nails with Tonal Stripes | Valentine Nails - NB2319
Valentine Heart Nails with Tonal Stripes | Valentine Nails - NB2319

Rainbow Nails Glitter Design | Pride | LGBTQIA2S+ Nails - NB2074
Rainbow Nails Glitter Design | Pride | LGBTQIA2S+ Nails - NB2074

Lesbian Nail Art | Pride | LGBTQIA2S+ Nails - NB2066
Lesbian Nail Art | Pride | LGBTQIA2S+ Nails - NB2066

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

Ballerina Peach Fuzz Nails with Geometric Design | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1910
Ballerina Peach Fuzz Nails with Geometric Design | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1910

Abstract Sun Face Nail Design| Tribal - NB1836
Abstract Sun Face Nail Design| Tribal - NB1836

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

Peach Fuzz Nails Pearl Design | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1739
Peach Fuzz Nails Pearl Design | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1739

Winnie the Pooh Nails for Christmas | Cartoon Nails - NB1704
Winnie the Pooh Nails for Christmas | Cartoon Nails - NB1704

Winnie the Pooh Christmas Nail Design | Cartoon Nails - NB1698
Winnie the Pooh Christmas Nail Design | Cartoon Nails - NB1698

Twilight Sunset Minimal Nail Design| Tropical-NB-D-109
Twilight Sunset Minimal Nail Design| Tropical-NB-D-109

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

A Snowy Crystal Ball Nail Art | Christmas Nails - NB1689
A Snowy Crystal Ball Nail Art | Christmas Nails - NB1689

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

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

Minimal French with Holly Leaves | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1645
Minimal French with Holly Leaves | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1645

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

Ombre Chrome Olive Leaf Nails | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1630
Ombre Chrome Olive Leaf Nails | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1630

Chrome Nails with Olive Leaf Pattern | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1629
Chrome Nails with Olive Leaf Pattern | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1629

Short Olive Leaves Nail Design | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1617
Short Olive Leaves Nail Design | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1617

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

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

Olive Leaves Glossy Nails | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1603
Olive Leaves Glossy Nails | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1603

Green Ombre Nails with Olive Leaf Design | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1595
Green Ombre Nails with Olive Leaf Design | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1595

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

Chrome Fern Leaf Nails | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1565
Chrome Fern Leaf Nails | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1565

Minimal Fern Nails with Glitter | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1562
Minimal Fern Nails with Glitter | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1562

Animal Print and Fern Tropical Nails | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1561
Animal Print and Fern Tropical Nails | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1561

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

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

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

Glitter French Tips with Maple Leaves Design | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1501
Glitter French Tips with Maple Leaves Design | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1501

Clover Nails with Butterfly | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1467
Clover Nails with Butterfly | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1467

Minimal Leaf and Stripes Nail Art | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1452
Minimal Leaf and Stripes Nail Art | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1452

Fall Leaves Nail Art | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1440
Fall Leaves Nail Art | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1440

Luxury Minimal Leaf Nails | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1433
Luxury Minimal Leaf Nails | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1433

Leaves Nail Design for Winter | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1415
Leaves Nail Design for Winter | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1415

Red Hat Gnomes Nail Design | Christmas Nails - NB1407
Red Hat Gnomes Nail Design | Christmas Nails - NB1407

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

New Year Luxury Ombre French Nails | 2024 Nails - NB1364
New Year Luxury Ombre French Nails | 2024 Nails - NB1364

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

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

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

Glitter New Year Nails with Champagne Glass | 2024 Nails - NB1349
Glitter New Year Nails with Champagne Glass | 2024 Nails - NB1349

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

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