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Maroon and gold is fall royalty — the richest colour combination in the nail world. Here are 13 ways to wear it.
My top pick: A deep maroon base with gold foil pressed into the surface looks like a medieval tapestry on your fingertips — opulent, warm, and endlessly photogenic.
1. Gold Foil on Solid Maroon
Deep maroon with gold foil flakes pressed randomly into the gel. Shop gold foil flakes nail art on Amazon →
2. Maroon-and-Gold French Tips
A maroon base with gold-chrome tips — French meets royalty. Shop maroon gold press on nails on Amazon →
3. Gold Striping on Maroon
Thin gold lines in geometric patterns over a maroon base. Shop gold striping tape nails on Amazon →
4. Maroon With One Gold Accent
Nine maroon nails with one solid gold-chrome nail per hand. Shop gold chrome nail powder on Amazon →
5. Gold Glitter Fade on Maroon
Fine gold glitter fading from the tips down onto deep maroon. Shop gold glitter nail polish fine on Amazon →
6. Maroon-and-Gold Plaid
A plaid pattern in maroon and gold lines — tartan royalty. Shop plaid nail stamping plate gold on Amazon →
7. Gold Dots on Maroon
Tiny gold dot clusters along the cuticle or tip on maroon nails. Shop nail art dotting tool gold on Amazon →
8. Maroon Marble With Gold Veins
A maroon marble pattern with gold veining — dark stone slab nails. Shop marble nail art kit on Amazon →
9. Gold Half-Moon on Maroon
A gold half-moon at the cuticle on a maroon base — retro glam. Shop half moon nail stencil on Amazon →
10. Maroon-to-Gold Ombre
A seamless gradient from deep maroon to warm gold. Shop maroon ombre press on nails on Amazon →
11. Gold Leaf Encapsulation
Real gold leaf trapped under a clear top coat on maroon nails — museum-worthy. Shop gold leaf sheets nail art on Amazon →
12. Maroon With Gold Chain Accent
A maroon base with a tiny gold chain charm on the ring finger. Shop gold chain nail charms on Amazon →
13. Gold Cuticle Cuff on Maroon
A thin gold line hugging the cuticle on each maroon nail — bracelet effect. Shop gold striping tape thin nails on Amazon →
The bottom line
Gold foil on maroon is the organic, luxe design. Maroon-to-gold ombre is the seamless option, and a single gold accent nail adds glam without overdoing it.