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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 for Marble Nails Design | Rose Gold Nail Art- NB7819
Rose Gold Chrome for Marble Nails Design | Rose Gold Nail Art- NB7819

White Nails with Rose Gold Marble Design | Rose Gold Nail Art- NB7818
White Nails with Rose Gold Marble Design | Rose Gold Nail Art- NB7818

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

Marbleized Rose Gold for a Classy Look | Rose Gold Nail Art- NB7817
Marbleized Rose Gold for a Classy Look | Rose Gold Nail Art- NB7817

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

Marble Rose Gold Design for Blush Nails | Rose Gold Nail Art- NB7816
Marble Rose Gold Design for Blush Nails | Rose Gold Nail Art- NB7816

2024 Rose Gold Nails | 2024 Nails - NB3772
2024 Rose Gold Nails | 2024 Nails - NB3772

Matte Rose Gold Nails with Glossy Accent Design | Rose Gold Nail Art- NB7821
Matte Rose Gold Nails with Glossy Accent Design | Rose Gold Nail Art- NB7821

What Are the Most Popular Nail Designs With Gold?

Long Gold Nails

Blue Nails Modern Design | Foil Nails - NB4096
Blue Nails Modern Design | Foil Nails - NB4096

Ballerina Nails Gold Foil Design | Foil Nails - NB4120
Ballerina Nails Gold Foil Design | Foil Nails - NB4120

Fall Leaves Nail Art | Thanksgiving | Holiday- NB1063
Fall Leaves Nail Art | Thanksgiving | Holiday- NB1063

Pieces in Black
Pieces in Black

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Ombre Nails Gold Drips Design | Drip Nails - NB5029
Ombre Nails Gold Drips Design | Drip Nails - NB5029

Wheat Nail Design | Thanksgiving | Holiday- NB1106
Wheat Nail Design | Thanksgiving | Holiday- NB1106

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

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

Short Gold Nails

Short Nails with Rose Gold Floral Lace Pattern | Rose Gold Nail Art- NB7802
Short Nails with Rose Gold Floral Lace Pattern | Rose Gold Nail Art- NB7802

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

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

Black Nails with Gold Clover Design | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1586
Black Nails with Gold Clover Design | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1586

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

Short Milky Nails with Gold Foil Design | Luxury Valentine Nails- NB7430
Short Milky Nails with Gold Foil Design | Luxury Valentine Nails- NB7430

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

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

Gold Toenails Designs

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

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

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

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

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

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

Line Art Portrait Nails with Chrome Design | Color of the Year 2024 - NB2446
Line Art Portrait Nails with Chrome Design | Color of the Year 2024 - NB2446

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

Aztec Fabric Inspired Nail Art | Tribal Nails - NB2346
Aztec Fabric Inspired Nail Art | Tribal Nails - NB2346

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

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