The 25 Best Gold Nail Designs Instagram Has to Offer

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updated Apr 24, 2020

red nails with gold accent — @Amyle.nails

Gold embodies luxury and taste no matter how you wear it, but our method du jour is on our nails. You can embrace the timeless golden nail look art in so many ways—glitter, foil, metallic, matte, textured—the options are endless. Whether you're looking for gold nail designs that are dripping in the metallic hue or different ways to wear a subtle accent nail, Instagram has no shortage of options. To help you decide which aesthetic is right for you, we scoured the platform to find some of the best gold nail designs to date. Ahead, our 25 favorite ways to wear gold nail designs.

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Twinkle, Twinkle Little Stars

Always reach for the stars; these pretty, painted stars are whimsical and fun.

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Golden Double French

When it comes to nail designs, less isn't always more. So why not double up on the French-tip love for double the fun and glam?

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Gold Foil

Nothing makes a metallic gold pop more than a black background. We love this combo and foiled look.

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Subtle Stars

Sometimes, less is more. This tiny subtle star is the perfect addition to this navy mani.

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Over the Moon

These tiny painted gold crescent moons are out of this world. (See what we did there?)

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Gold Dust

Placing gold, star-speckled glitter on the upper, lower, or side portion of the nail is a perfect way to add some flare to your mani without verging on full-on bling.

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Glitter All-Over

Glitter is a neutral, right?

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Rose Gold Tips

How about a fancy twist on a traditional French manicure? Swap the white tips for gold (or in this case rose gold).

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Wax Seal

The gold, textured ring on one nail reminds us of an old-school wax seal.

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Gold Dust Woman

Channel your inner Stevie Nicks with this ombré manicure worthy of a true "Gold Dust Woman".

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Slanted Foils

This negative space mani pops just at the edges with the most delicate gold foil appliqué.

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Simple Streaks

Sometimes less is more. Yep, even when it comes to nail art. In this mani, these thin gold lines stand out beautifully yet simply on a pure white background.

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Lots of Lines

Almost creating a web-like vibe, these assorted straight lines intersect one another and create an eye-catching design on top of a neutral base.

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Striping Tape

These thin, straight lines make for the perfect geometric designs.

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Gold Leaf

One part elegance, one part bold—this gold leaf manicure is what golden dreams are made of. For bonus points, pair with thin gold midi rings and fully commit to this metal moment.

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Bling Bling

What's better than gold? Gold rhinestones. Adorn your nails with these miniature, high-sparkle rhinestones for the ultimate glam-icure.

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Trefoils

Call it a trefoil, call it a honeycomb, whatever you call it—this intricate pattern created with gold foil is a stunning way to rock some gold nail art.

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Foil Meets Matte

Nothing makes a matte polish pop like a simple, gold foil accent.

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Bejeweled

Why wear a statement ring when you can opt for 10 mini-statement jewels in your manicure? These gold rhinestones paired with a ruby center stone recreate the look of a gorgeous cocktail ring—but on your nails!

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