15 Green and Gold Manicures That Prove It’s the Ultimate Metallic Earthy Duo (2025)

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Gold Stars Stripes on Stripes Fresh French Green Waves Holographic Touch of Pink Luck of the Irish Foil Accents Animal Print Pop of Chrome Geometric Velvet Swirly Decals Matte Vibes

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Our favorite time of the month is without a doubt nail appointment day. We don’t know about you, but we like to plan out our manis far in advance. This March, with St. Patrick’s Day on the horizon, it’s the perfect time to test out a gold and green set. Whether you are looking for a festive nail idea or just a fresh, colorful mani, the polish pairing goes hand in hand to create subtle metallic yet earthy designs. If you love the color combo as much as we do, find 15 green and gold nail ideas below.

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Gold Stars

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The secret to recreating this moody mani is to start with a super dark green polish as the base—dark enough that it can be mistaken for black in certain lighting. Then, use a small detail brush to draw gold stars on each of your nails, varying in size and placement.

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Stripes on Stripes

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We're big fans of sage green, and if you are too, then this nail set is for you. After applying two to three coats of your favorite sage green polish, carefully draw sparkly gold lines down the center of each nail. The color combo feels soft and subtle while still creating contrast.

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Fresh French

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Deconstructed French manis are always a good idea—especially since they are easy to DIY. After laying down a neutral base coat, grab a light blue and a mint green polish for the tips of your nails. Then, use a fine point brush to swipe on a single gold line for a sparkly border.

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Green Waves

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When we saw these swirly green waves, we knew they belonged on our nails. Show this image to your manicurist and ask them to recreate the marbling design using four shades: white, black, army green, and sparkly gold. Each nail will look slightly different, but the overall finish will feel cohesive.

Holographic

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Holographic nails? Yes, please. The key to this mani is finding an iridescent polish that shifts between gold and green. Elevate the contrast of the shades by adding thin white swirls on top, as seen above.

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Touch of Pink

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While green and gold undoubtedly go hand-in-hand, do you know what would make the combination even better? Some pink. We're loving this mismatched set. All you're going to need to copy the look are army green, hot pink, milky white, and gold sparkle polishes.

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Luck of the Irish

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Want to show off your St. Patrick's Day spirit without sitting in the nail salon chair for hours on end? Go for this simple mani idea. Apply two to three coats of a dark forest green hue, then apply a gold shimmer sheen on top.

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Foil Accents

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Grabbing your go-to light green nail polish, paint on a swirly shape toward the top of each nail. Then, get your gold paint to trace along the edges. No need to keep it too matchy-matchy. In fact, the more mismatched, the better!

Animal Print

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Crocodile nails have quickly become one of the most popular animal prints at the nail salon. The design also happens to be an easy way to make a green and gold manicure feel natural. Here, the scaly print is used for a fun French tip with a thin gold line accent.

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Pop of Chrome

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If you aren't ready for a full chrome manicure but still want a hint of shine, this design is for you. Adding a single gold chrome stripe adds a pop of metallic without being overwhelming. Pair it with a sage green polish for a minimalistic take on the color pairing.

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Geometric

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Geometric manicures are an easy way to level up nail art without requiring a professional touch. Take this green, gold, and brown design, for example. The pattern on each nail is slightly different, making it completely customizable.

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Velvet

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What makes velvet nails so magical, is that in the right light your manicure will shift colors. Opt for a green and gold magnetic polish the next time you are at the salon to create the ultimate shimmery design. To elevate your nails even more, sweep a magnet across each nail to create the diagonal cat-eye effect seen above.

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Swirly

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From the 3D gold swirls to the subtle ombré tips, these green and gold nails are the perfect balance of modern and chic. After laying down a neutral base, we suggest using a sponge to dab on a bright green hue. Then, using gold chrome polish or foil, apply swirls going down each nail.

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Decals

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When in doubt, go for nail stickers. They're super easy to use and are fuss-free. Simply prep your nails with a few coats of your favorite green polish and let it dry. Then, use nail glue to secure on as many gold accents as you please.

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Matte Vibes

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Matte nails often go overlooked, but consider this proof that the muted finish works wonders when paired with a sparkly polish. Don't believe us? Just look at this half-moon design.