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
Source: @jooa_tattoo via Instagram
Source: @crystal_warhola via Instagram
Source: @maza.tattoo via Instagram
2. Jewelry for Gold Tattoo Ideas
Source: @tarotatts via Instagram
Source: @jooa_tattoo via Instagram
3. Realistic Gold Tattoo Designs
Source: @denise_tattoo via Instagram
Source: @jooa_tattoo via Instagram
Source: @jooa_tattoo via Instagram
4. Small Gold Tattoo Ideas
Source: @ann_gilberg via Instagram
Source: @jooa_tattoo via Instagram
Source: @wtim9414 via Instagram
Id row 2 months agoI’d love to see how well they hold up over time.
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Veronica Rabbit 2 months agoI’d love to have this one.
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Headless Roach 2 months agoOh wow! Just WOW
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that weirdo in ur closet 2 months agoWowwwwwwww that’s skilled
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Id row 2 months agoReminds me of that old Journey album.journey-al…c671b8.jpg
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Headless Roach 2 months agoThis looks unreal!
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SaneMinotaur (she/her) 2 months agoI had to do a double-take, legit thought this pencil was real. I want to go to Manhattan now…
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An Argonaut 2 months agoThis is so elegant and beautiful
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CelticElff 2 months agoKinda wish the crappy Cinderella tattoo wasn’t there. Gorgeous work on the jewels, too!
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Dylan Toeback 2 months agoThe reflection is amazing
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Sara Marie 2 months agoI really really want to eat ice cream that looks like that!
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Norma 2 months agoAnubis! My fave!!
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Headless Roach 2 months agoSexy head there
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Ash 2 months agoKintsugi!
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Veronica Rabbit 2 months agoSo simple, yet so lovely.
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Mr. Cinder 2 months ago“Where’s the rest of me?”
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BlocksBuilds 2 months agoI would love to have this Tattoo as a memory of Technoblade. o7
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Piper Panda 2 months agoAw. This would be an incredible memorial tat! It’s simply gorgeous!
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smolspeedycats 2 months agograbbing a needle that’s been sitting in the sun be like:
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Norma 2 months agoAll hail the golden queen fire ant!!!
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that weirdo in ur closet 2 months agohow do they do it!?
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Luna W. 2 months agoWOW…
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2 months agoTry the grey stuff, it’s delicious. Don’t believe me? Ask the dishes
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CelticElff 2 months agoFleur de lis!
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kitten levels tokyo 2 months agoThigh Crown!
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Liss 2 months agoSweet!
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CraftyPanda 2 months agoWouldn’t these all take hours of hard work?
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