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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

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

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

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

Cute Rose Gold Nails for New Year | 2024 Nails - NB3776
Cute Rose Gold Nails for New Year | 2024 Nails - NB3776

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

Stiletto Champagne Nails
Stiletto Champagne Nails

Minea.nails

Rose Gold Chrome Nails
Rose Gold Chrome Nails

Amanda.sudolll

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

What Are the Most Popular Nail Designs With Gold?

Long Gold Nails

Rose Gold Chrome Nails for New Year | 2024 Nails - NB3777
Rose Gold Chrome Nails for New Year | 2024 Nails - NB3777

Back to School Chalkboard Nails
Back to School Chalkboard Nails

Sylwia_nailss

Glitter Nails with Neon Christmas Trees | Christmas | Party - NB1262
Glitter Nails with Neon Christmas Trees | Christmas | Party - NB1262

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

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

Long Red Nails Gold Foil Design | Foil Nails - NB4123
Long Red Nails Gold Foil Design | Foil Nails - NB4123

Green and Gold Mermaid Chrome Nails | Chrome Nails - NB5332
Green and Gold Mermaid Chrome Nails | Chrome Nails - NB5332

Gold and Green Nails with Clover Design | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1474
Gold and Green Nails with Clover Design | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1474

Short Gold Nails

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

Birthday Gold Nails with Roses | Birthday Nails - NB5140
Birthday Gold Nails with Roses | Birthday Nails - NB5140

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

Stylish Chinese New Year's Black and Gold Nails Design | 2024 Nails - NB3731
Stylish Chinese New Year's Black and Gold Nails Design | 2024 Nails - NB3731

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

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

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

Gold Toenails Designs

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Gold Leaves on Navy Blue Nails | Foil Nails - NB4103
Gold Leaves on Navy Blue Nails | Foil Nails - NB4103

Luxury Navy Blue and Gold Nails | Foil Nails - NB4095
Luxury Navy Blue and Gold Nails | Foil Nails - NB4095

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

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

Mirror Gel Nails
Mirror Gel Nails

Blondivika_nsk

Soft Pink Nails Minimal Design
Soft Pink Nails Minimal Design

Matuszewsk.a

Matte Nails with Gold Fall Leaves Design | Nature-inspired Nails - NB2962
Matte Nails with Gold Fall Leaves Design | Nature-inspired Nails - NB2962

Gold Leaves Design on Black Nails | Nature-inspired Nails - NB2960
Gold Leaves Design on Black Nails | Nature-inspired Nails - NB2960

Black and White Gothic Nails
Black and White Gothic Nails

Molnar.mariann

Black and White Nails Gold Marble Design | Marble Nails - NB4688
Black and White Nails Gold Marble Design | Marble Nails - NB4688

Gold and Black French Nails
Gold and Black French Nails

Beauty_nail_kostroma

New Year Black and Gold Nails Design with Glitter | 2024 Nails - NB3704
New Year Black and Gold Nails Design with Glitter | 2024 Nails - NB3704

Aztec Nails | Tribal - NB348
Aztec Nails | Tribal - NB348

Colorful Zebra Stripes
Colorful Zebra Stripes

Nailed.it.by.amber

Branded Houndstooth Pattern Nails
Branded Houndstooth Pattern Nails

Gallinaz_nail

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

Rose Gold and Black Cutouts
Rose Gold and Black Cutouts

Novikova.nailstudio

Donald Duck Glitter Nails
Donald Duck Glitter Nails

Nna_naomynailart_official

Dragon-themed Nails
Dragon-themed Nails

Minea.nails

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

Lucy_smirnova_nails

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

Korelviktoria

Nails with Black Foil Design | Foil Nail Art - NB4057
Nails with Black Foil Design | Foil Nail Art - NB4057

Gold and Black Chanel Nails
Gold and Black Chanel Nails

Gallinaz_nail

Short Black and Gold New Year
Short Black and Gold New Year's Nails Simple Design | 2024 Nails - NB3710

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

Pieces in Black
Pieces in Black

Nails_by_evelyn9

Gold and Black Foils Nails Design | Foil Nail Art - NB4058
Gold and Black Foils Nails Design | Foil Nail Art - NB4058

New Year
New Year's Black and Gold Nails Design | 2024 Nails - NB3705

Gold and Black Nails with Borderline | Outline Nails - NB5404
Gold and Black Nails with Borderline | Outline Nails - NB5404

Luxury Black and Gold Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB4315
Luxury Black and Gold Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB4315

Simple Black and Gold New Years Nail Design | 2024 Nails - NB3707
Simple Black and Gold New Years Nail Design | 2024 Nails - NB3707

Chinese New Year
Chinese New Year's Nails Design with Flowers | 2024 Nails - NB3724

Black Nails Gold Foliage Design | Nature-inspired Nails - NB2958
Black Nails Gold Foliage Design | Nature-inspired Nails - NB2958

French Nails Black and Gold Design | French Manicure - NB3356
French Nails Black and Gold Design | French Manicure - NB3356

Black and Rose Gold Leopard Nails Design | Animal Print Nails - NB4314
Black and Rose Gold Leopard Nails Design | Animal Print Nails - NB4314

Male Grooming Black Matte with Gold Geometric Nail Design| Men
Male Grooming Black Matte with Gold Geometric Nail Design| Men's Nail-NB-D-532

Black and Gold Nails with Dots | Dot Nails - NB4478
Black and Gold Nails with Dots | Dot Nails - NB4478

X Long Black and Gold Foils Nails | Foil Nail Art - NB4065
X Long Black and Gold Foils Nails | Foil Nail Art - NB4065

Chrome Stiletto Nails Rose Design | Chrome Nails - NB5302
Chrome Stiletto Nails Rose Design | Chrome Nails - NB5302

Bling Birthday Nails with Crystal Design | Birthday Nails - NB5468
Bling Birthday Nails with Crystal Design | Birthday Nails - NB5468

Glitter Glow Design for Black French
Glitter Glow Design for Black French

Dashenkanails

Extra Long Coffin Nails with Chrome Tips
Extra Long Coffin Nails with Chrome Tips

_gabrielamanole

Back to School Chalkboard Nails
Back to School Chalkboard Nails

Sylwia_nailss

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