30 Marble Nails That Are Classy & Timeless

While trends come and go, it’s safe to say that marble nails have solidified themselves as a timeless design. If you’re looking for inspiration for your next mani, these 30 ideas are worth screenshotting for later.

Marble makes everything in life look more luxurious, whether that’s furniture, home decor, or your nails. It’s the perfect detail to make any manicure stand out, no matter what colors you gravitate towards.

If you’re in search of cool nail art ideas that you can take to the salon, browse through our favorite marble designs in a spectrum of colors, ranging from classic white to playful pink, as well as daring black and pretty purple.

Let’s get started!

Pink Marble Nails

1. Pink Swirls

These marble nails begin with a pale pink base and then are decorated with dark pink and fuchsia swirls at the tip of the nails and finished with flecks of gold to add a glamorous touch to these stunning nails.

2. Minimalist Marble

via @_disharm_nails

If you only want a touch of marble, then maybe just add a marble accent nail to your usual manicure. This nail design has pale pink polish on all the nails, except for the ring finger which has a white base and a marble design made from rose gold glitter.

3. A Touch of Gold

Go for an opulent look by adding iridescent sequins and gold specks to your marble manicure. The index and little fingers have a pink base and are painted with iridescent glitter, while the middle and ring fingers have a white base and a pale pink and gold marble design – just beautiful!

4. Pale Pink Marble

These pink marble nails are just exquisite, with so much detail they look like an actual piece of marble! The pink marble nails have a shimmering finish and are framed by gleaming gold around the base and tip.

5. Sparkling Glitter

These pink glitter marble nails are perfect for any birthday or special occasion! The pink nails are embellished with pink and gold glitter, then sit alongside an index and little finger with a pale pink tip and pink glitter base.

White Marble Designs

6. Sheer White Marble

via @elina.nails.art

We love the chic and sophisticated look of these sheer white marble nails. The white-on-white marble design looks stunning and gives you a more subtle marble look, while the touch of gold at the base of each nail adds a little luxe to the manicure.

7. White & Pale Blue Swirls

In this manicure, the index and middle fingers have a pale blue swirly marble design, embellished with flecks of gold foil, while the rest of the nails have been painted with a glossy white polish for a sleek look.

8. White, pink & Rose gold

Go for a feminine aesthetic with this white, pink, and rose gold manicure. The index and little finger have been painted with a sheer white polish, while the middle and ring fingers have a white base and a pink and rose gold glitter marble that covers one half of the nail and extends across the tip – just gorgeous!

9. Gold flecks

Gold and white is a classic color combination that guarantees a chic and elegant manicure. The pearly white marble design features on the middle and ring fingers, while the index finger has a natural base and is decorated with gold flecks, and the little finger is covered in gold chrome polish.

10. White & Silver

If you are looking for an eye-catching marble design, go for this shiny silver and gold nail design. The nails have a glossy white base and are decorated with silver and gold details to create a marble look. This manicure has only two marble nails but you could paint all your nails with this marble design for a striking look.

11. Shimmering Pink & White

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This shimmering pale pink marble manicure is ideal if you prefer lighter, neutral colors. The light pink and white marble design is subtle and stylish, and then has been decorated with flecks of gold to add an extra special, glittering finish to the nails.

Blue Marble Designs

12. Aqua Marble

These blue marble nails remind us of blue seas or pools on holiday, with the swirly, vibrant blue color. This blue marble manicure would be ideal for the summer months, or if you are heading off on vacation and want a nail design that will suit the blue seas and skies.

13. Midnight blue

This darker, midnight blue design is perfect for the winter months, with dark cosy evenings. The thumb and index finger have a midnight blue base and subtle blue marble design, while the rest of the nails have a sheer white base with a dark blue marble pattern. Each nail is finished with a little touch of gold.

14. Turquoise, black & gold

These black, gold and turquoise nails remind us of a precious stone with a striking, attention-grabbing color combination. The black base really makes the turquoise and gold marble pattern pop, creating a bold look – just exquisite!

15. Marble blue skies

These light blue marble nails, with gold details, look like sunny summer skies with swirls of white clouds. The nails have a glossy natural base and then the white and blue swirl decorates only half the nail, framed by a glittering gold edge, like flecks of the sun.

16. Ocean Depths

The range of blue tones in the marble design gives this manicure an oceanic aesthetic. The nails have a nude base and feature a marble design in different blue tones, including royal blue, azure, and sky blue. The manicure is then finished with gold foil specks.

Purple Marble Designs

17. Purple Sparkles

We love this playful and fun purple glitter marble manicure. The nails have a pale pink base and are decorated with swirls of purple marble in an asymmetric design across the base or tip of the nail. The edge of the marble design is finished with silver glitter for a sparkling finishing touch.

18. Violet Marble

This violet marble manicure is just so pretty! The detailed violet marble design features across all the nails for a striking look, while the incredible color will add a stunning, stylish touch to any outfit – just beautiful!

Rainbow Marble Designs

19. Rainbow Swirls

Go for a bright and colorful look with this rainbow swirls marble manicure! The nails have a glossy bare base and are decorated with a swirly marble design in green, blue, purple, and coral tones, then finished with a touch of gold foil.

Black Marble Designs

20. The Milky Way

via @nikkietutorials

This black and white marble nail design looks just like the Milky Way – incredible! The black nails are decorated with a soft white marble design and embellished with flecks of golf to add a glam touch to these Milky Way nails.

21. Matte Black

Contrast your glossy marble design with matte black nails for a striking look. The marble nails have a sheer base with beautiful black and gold details to create the marble design, and then are framed with matte black nails – so chic!

Green Marble Designs

22. Emerald Green & Gold

This emerald green and gold manicure is just perfect for the fall and winter months, with a stunning, glamorous look. All the nails are painted green, except for the ring finger which features a marble design and a little gold glitter to add extra sparkle to the nails.

23. Sage Green Swirls

Tap into nature with these grassy sage green nails. The nails have a sheer white base then the sage green and gold marble design decorated the tip of each nail, creating a gorgeous swirly design.

24. Minty Fresh

These bright, mint green nails are beautiful and perfect to add a pop of color to your outfit during the spring and summer months. The delicate marble design is crafted from mint green and white polish and finished with a glossy topcoat.

25. Glittering Green

These glittering green marble nails have an opulent look, making them ideal for any special occasion or even during the holiday season. Each nail is decorated with a jewel-toned green marble design and finished with flecks of gold foil, adding a glam finish to these eye-catching nails.

Grey Marble Designs

26. Grey Marble tips

You don’t have to commit to a full marble nail – you can instead just add a little marble to the tip of the nail, just like this manicure. The nails each have a glossy bare base and then feature a grey and white marble design at the tip framed by gold foil.  

Red Marble Nails

27. Ruby Red

These ruby red nails are just incredible and ideal if you are looking for an attention-grabbing marble manicure. The red and pink polish creates this stunning marble design, while the ultra-glossy top coat perfectly finishes off the nails to create a luxurious look.

Brown Marble Designs

28. Chocolate Swirls

These chocolate brown nails are perfect for the fall and winter seasons since they look a little like hot chocolate! The index and little finger are painted with a rich brown polish, while the middle and ring fingers have a light and dark brown swirly marble design and are embellished with rose gold foil.

29. Marble & French tips

Add a touch of marble to your French tip manicure! These brown nails include a solid, glossy brown nail, two brown French tips, and a ring finger decorated with a marble design down the side of the nail, with a touch of glitter to add a little extra sparkle.

30. Fall Cinnamon brown

We think these are the perfect nails for fall, with the gorgeous cinnamon brown and gold color palette. Three nails are painted with glossy cinnamon brown polish, while the other two nails have a matte white base and a cinnamon brown marble design, with flecks of gold to finish the beautiful nails.

Which of these nail designs are you going to try yourself?