10 Jewel-Toned Nail Ideas for Color Enthusiasts

Close up of a neutral manicure with sapphire-blue tips in a flame design — @brushedbyb_ / Instagram

If you like switching up your manicure every time you go to the salon, you might find yourself running low on ideas. But don’t worry—we’ll always have you covered. Our latest nail obsession? Jewel-toned manis. Not only are there so many options to choose from, but the colors can also be easily incorporated into the trendiest nail art, such as chrome finishes and airbrush designs.

Be it amethyst, topaz, or something in between, there’s a jewel-inspired manicure out there we know you’ll love. Scroll on for 10 jewel-toned nail ideas you’ll want to show your manicurist ASAP.

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Garnet

Garnet is an intense red-colored jewel that gives us all the holiday feels. Here, with a metallic finish and set against a nude base, the shade makes for beautiful nail art. Get the same look with Cirque Colors’ Life On Mars ($15).

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Sapphire

We’re obsessed with how this mani combines vibrant sapphire with flames for a fire-and-ice moment. To get the look, start with a light-pink base and top it with Mooncat’s House of Hades ($15) in a flame pattern.

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Opal

Love glazed donut nails? Allow us to introduce you to the next big thing: opal nails. With a touch of cloudy-blue iridescence, this nail set looks just like the jewel. For a similar look, top off white polish with Sally Hansen’s Miracle Gel Special Effects Top Coat in Unicorn ($8).

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Emerald

Emerald green is a color that will never go out of style, and we especially love it for fall manis. For this set, creator Anna used Mooncat’s Beowulf ($13), a dark green polish reminiscent of emeralds.

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Amethyst

Whether you’re a February baby or just love the energy that the amethyst emits, we think you’ll adore this purple mani. Thanks to the watercolor-meets-ombré design, this set looks almost identical to the actual stone.

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Topaz

Looking to make a statement with your manicure? Go for a topaz tone. With a yellow-orange hue and maximalist dewdrop details, we’re drooling over this alluring set.

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Quartz

If you’re familiar with quartz, you already know it’s a cloudy-clear gemstone that’s often compared to diamonds. With an iridescent shine and a chunky texture, this fun nail design evokes the crystal (and would look fab on anyone).

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Aquamarine

Aquamarine is always stunning, and when we saw this stellar mani, we knew we needed to copy it ASAP. We love how the star details add a whimsical touch to the airbrush-inspired design.

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Morganite

As far as we’re concerned, morganite doesn’t get the attention it deserves—and if you appreciate a soft pink mani, you should absolutely go for this morganite-toned set. Show this delicate design to your manicurist the next time you’re at the salon.

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Ruby

Though it might evoke the holidays, we think a ruby-red polish looks stunning all year round. This set was created using Gucci’s Goldie Red Nail Polish ($33).

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