The pearl is one of the most revered gems with its lustrous finish and rich girl aesthetic. To make the iconic pearl's look into a manicure is a work of art worthy of a viral trend. The pearl manicure trend combines the best of the clean girl aesthetic with the old money look for a chic nail set that can be understated or played up.
Pearl nails: The looks we love
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Pearl French manicure
This nail artist created a gorgeous pearlescent French manicure for her client’s wedding look. For an extra special touch, she added pearl appliques to the nails.
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Mother of pearl manicure
Celebrity nail artist Elle Gerstein created this pearl manicure look for Jennifer Lopez's 55th birthday, featuring golden chrome accents.
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Pearl and gold French tips
This is another gorgeous bridal pearl French manicure set, which has us wondering if pearl Frenchies are the wedding manicure of the year.
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Pink pearl nails
Celebrity nail artist Iram Shelton wanted a manicure that went with all of her outfits, so she opted for a pearl finish. To get the look, she used OPI shadesKyoto Pearl ($12) andBaby, Take a Vow ($12) along with builder gel.
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Thick pearl French tips
For this look, Gerstein created a chunky pearl French tip with a Russian manicure for a clean, chic look.
