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The Top 11 Gold Tattoo Ideas – [2022 Inspiration Guide]

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The Top 11 Gold Tattoo Ideas – [2022 Inspiration Guide]

  • Next Luxury / Tattoo Ideas
  • by — Jono Elderton

In previous eras, getting a gold tattoo idea to replicate the look of jewelry or rare ornaments was an impossible task.

These days, however, the growth and innovation in artistic style, ink, and tattoo equipment allow for tremendous designs etched with the look of gold, silver, and bronze precious metals.

The ink itself is not gold–metallic ink is still not available for tattooing–but has been mixed using orange and yellow pigments then crafted by the artist to create a gold look on the skin of the subject.

Gold tattoo ideas are often utilized when creating symbolic tattoos–from Pharaohs and Gods to crowns and treasure–and are becoming much more widespread for modern collectors that want their body art to look decadent or realistic.

The following small collection showcases the best in gold tattoo art and design, providing ample inspiration for your gold tattoo idea.

1. Upper Arm Gold Tattoo Ideas

Realistic Gold Tattoo 2 -jooa_tattoo

Source: @jooa_tattoo via Instagram

Arm Gold Tattoo -crystal_warhola

Source: @crystal_warhola via Instagram

Arm Gold Tattoo -maza.tattoo

Source: @maza.tattoo via Instagram

2. Jewelry for Gold Tattoo Ideas

Crown Gold Tattoo -tarotatts

Source: @tarotatts via Instagram

Plant Gold Tattoo -jooa_tattoo

Source: @jooa_tattoo via Instagram

3. Realistic Gold Tattoo Designs

Leg Gold Tattoo -denise_tattoo

Source: @denise_tattoo via Instagram

Realistic Gold Tattoo -jooa_tattoo

Source: @jooa_tattoo via Instagram

Realistic Gold Tattoo 3 -jooa_tattoo

Source: @jooa_tattoo via Instagram

4. Small Gold Tattoo Ideas

Simple Gold Tattoo -ann_gilberg

Source: @ann_gilberg via Instagram

Skull Gold Tattoo -jooa_tattoo

Source: @jooa_tattoo via Instagram

Small Gold Tattoo -wtim9414

Source: @wtim9414 via Instagram

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Gold Tattoo FAQs

What are the most popular types of gold tattoo design?

Gold tattoo ideas are popular with collectors that are looking for symbolic design ideas that wish to take on the aspects of rare jewelry or ornaments.

The most precious of metals, a gold tattoo can combine ideas such as gods and pharaohs, symbols (such as ouroboros), and precious gems to create rich and decadent designs.

Do gold tattoos use metallic ink?

No. Gold tattoos are crafted using regular tattoo ink–usually a combination of yellow and orange pigments that have been mixed by the artist (or the manufacturer).

At this stage, despite the rapid development of tattoo ink, metallic ink–including gold, silver, and bronze metals–remains the province of textiles and graphic design.

It’s the skill and artistry of the tattoo artist that creates a realistic gold-type tattoo piece.

Do gold tattoos hold up?

Bright color tattoos such as metallic gold and silver tattoo ideas hold up much better than they did in the past, as ink quality–particularly with color ink–has improved dramatically over the past 15-20 years.

Ongoing tattoo care–such as correct aftercare and continuing tattoo ‘brightening’ treatment, will also ensure the permanence of the design.

Please be aware that in some areas, regular retouching and upgrading is normal and expected (such as the hands, fingers, feet, and knees).

How much do gold tattoos cost?

The success of a gold tattoo idea is often reliant on the skill level and experience of your tattoo artist. 

If you are going to get a gold tattoo I recommend finding a professional artist with experience creating this type of tattoo art. The price can start from around $150 per hour for a good artist but can go higher for the very best. 

Color tattoo designs are also higher in price due to the time taken for set up and preparation as well as etching the actual tattoo.

Jono Elderton

Writer

Jono writes about booze and tattoos for Next Luxury, having spent nearly two decades experiencing both in a variety of situations around the globe.

He holds a Bachelor of Arts (Creative Writing) from the University of Canberra and a Graduate Diploma of Professional Writing from Deakin University.

Jono writes about booze and tattoos for Next Luxury, having spent nearly two decades experiencing both in a variety of situations around the globe.

He holds a Bachelor of Arts (Creative Writing) from the University of Canberra and a Graduate Diploma of Professional Writing from Deakin University.

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