Pearl Nails Are the Perfect Rich Girl Manicure for Spring

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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Classic pearl nails

Celebrity nail artist Julie Kandalec created this pearly take on glazed doughnut nails withCND Plexigel in Oat Milk andOver the Top Effects in Off the Chain ($12)

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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.

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