Rhinestone nails involve applying small, intricately designed rhinestones onto nails, serving as embellishments . These miniature glass or plastic gemstones are available in various shapes and sizes, meticulously affixed to the nails for those who want nail designs with bling. They are a great way to add some shine to your appearance without having to wear actual jewelry. Rhinestone decorations on nails can be suitable for a night out with friends or even your wedding day! They are a great way to add a unique touch to your manicure or pedicure, as well as being super easy to do yourself at home if you want natural nails with rhinestones. Getting stonework nail art starts similar to any manicure before applying the adhesive that holds the rhinestone in place on top of them. The final look can be minimal or intricate, engaging, and eye-catching. Including some design elements, such as flowers or butterflies using rhinestone is a great way to add some extra flair to your manicure. Rhinestone nails are highly versatile and they are smaller than crystals . You can choose from any color palette and design you want and mix and match different stones to create your own unique look. If you don't know where to start, here are some nail design ideas with rhinestones.
Long Nails With Rhinestones
Glossy French Christmas Tree Nails with Rhinestone | Winter - NB1291
Dark Wedding Studs Nail Design |Wedding-NB-D-288
Classy Long Grid Nails | Geometric Nail Art - NB5450
Crystal Cranberry Fruit Nails Design | Thanksgiving Cranberry Nails - NB6199
Ghost Nails | Halloween - NB617
Short Nails With Rhinestones
Luxury Shimmer Toenail Design for Honeymoon| Wedding-NB-D-636
Short Pink Nails with Rhinestones | Spring Nails - NB4362
Short Oval Nails with Purple Outline | Outline Nails - NB5416
Embellished Blue Ombre Nails | Blue Ombre Nails - NB6469
Short Baby Boomer Nails Glitter Design | Baby Boomer Nails - NB5048
Versace Short Nails | Branded Nails - NB4271
Burberry Nail Art for Fall | Branded Nails - NB4231
Chic Black Nails with Rhinestones for Valentine | Embellished Nails - NB4958
Rhinestone Wedding Nails
Orange Ombre Nails for Fall Wedding Design | Fall Nails - NB5586
Classy Cinnamon Slate Nails Design | Benjamin Moore Color Trend 2025 - NB6095
Embellished Lace Nails with Cutout Hearts | Wedding Nails - NB4630
Sunflower Accent Nail for Wedding Day | Sunflower Nails - NB5273
Fall Wedding Cherry Tomato Color Nails | Fall Nails - NB5648
Pink and White Baby Boomer Nails Rhinestone Design | Baby Boomer Nails - NB5041
White Nails with Rhinestones
Toeails with Clover Design | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1479
Embellished Dalmatian Print Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB1969
White Shimmer Nails with Forest Green Accent for Fall Wedding | Fall Nails - NB5665
Embellished Luxury Fall Wedding Ombre Nails | Fall Nails - NB5644
Foliage Accent Nails for Job Day | Professional Nails - NB3046
White Rhinestone Nails
X-long Nails Sunflower Design | Thanksgiving Sunflower Nails - NB6243
Black and White Dalmatian Print Glossy Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB1977
Ghost Nails | Halloween - NB617
Glossy Ombre Nails Rhinestone Design | Pink Ombre Nails - NB6491
Bridal Shower Embellished Milky Pink Toenail Design | Wedding-NB-D-614
Valentine Black and Pink Glossy Nails | Valentine Nails - NB2638
Nude Nails with Rhinestones
Nude Nails Design with Vampire Fangs | Halloween Vampire Nails - NB6015
Luxury Prada Nails with Golden Foliage Design | Branded Nails - NB4264
Coffin Nails with Broken Hearts | Heart Nails - NB4608
Dark Wedding Studs Nail Design |Wedding-NB-D-288
Prada Luxury Nails Design | Branded Nails - NB4263
Embellished Peach Fuzz Nails with Heart Design | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1909
Embellished French Nail Design for Cruise Wedding| Wedding-NB-D-638
Pink Nails with Rhinestones
Dalmatian Print Nails with Rhinestone Design | Animal Print Nails - NB1981
Glitter Pastel Pink Nails for Easter | Easter Nails - NB3690
Peach Fuzz Flame Design on Stiletto Nail | Color of the Year 2024 - NB-D-205
Baby Boomer Nails with Rhinestones for Ring Finger | Baby Boomer Nails - NB5042
Embellished Pink Galaxy Nails | Celestial Nails - NB4301
Honeymoon Glitter Nail Design with Rose| Wedding-NB-D-589
Pink Rhinestone Nails
Neon Marble Nails Rhinestone Design | Marble Nails - NB4705
Bridesmais 3D Flower Green Toenail Design| Wedding-NB-D-534
Dalmatian Print Design on Pink Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB1974
Dalmatian Print Nails Rhinestone Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2002
Boho Wedding Embellished Nail Design | Wedding-NB-D-31
Embellished Pink Nails Design | Spring Nails - NB4363
Dalmatian Print Nails with Rhinestone Design | Animal Print Nails - NB1981
French Nails with Rhinestones
Stiletto French Tips Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4943
Birthday Embellished Yellow Nails | Birthday Nails - NB5111
Full Rhinestone French Nails with Christmas Trees | Winter - NB1294
Long Red Nails with White Tips for Fall Wedding | Fall Nails - NB5600
Glossy Shimmer Peach Fuzz Nails and Heart Nail Art | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1880
Gradient Autumn Maple Leaf Nails with Embellishments | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1536
Black Nails with Rhinestones
Blue and Black Nails Rhinestone Design | Blue Birthday Nails - NB6426
Elegant Chanel-inspired Nail Design | Branded Nails - NB4246
Dark Black Chrome Nails Design | Chrome Nails - NB5300
Red Rhinestone Design for Black Chrome Nails | Chrome Nails - NB5310
Dark Nails with Black Rhinestones | Embellished Nails - NB4916
Embellished Dalmatian Print Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB1969
Black Rhinestone Nails
Dark Wedding Balck and Gray Nail Design|Wedding-NB-D-422
Neutral Nails Flower Accent | Classy Nails - NB4042
Full Rhinestone Design for Accent Nail | Embellished Nails - NB4928
Dark Wedding Black and Accent Pink Nail Design |Wedding-NB-D-298
Chic Black Nails with Rhinestones for Valentine | Embellished Nails - NB4958
Rhinestone Reindeer Nail Art | Embellished Nails - NB4948
Black Rhinestones for Dark Nails | Embellished Nails - NB4935
Bling Coffin Nails
Prada-inspired Embellished Pink Nails | Branded Nails - NB4261
Rhinestone Design for Luxury Matte Blue Nails | Embellished Nails - NB4933
Christmas Tree Nail Design with Rhinestone | Winter - NB1288
Embellished Yellow and White Dalmatian Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB1992
Red Ombre Nails with Embellished Accents | Red Ombre Nails Design- NB6535
Baby Boomer Glitter Nails Design | Baby Boomer Nails - NB5044
Embellished Pink Nails for Love Day | Valentine Nails - NB2641
Luxury Blue Nails with Embellishment | Blue Birthday Nails - NB6407
Easy Nail Designs with Rhinestones
Gemstone Design for Classy Olive Green Nails | Fall Nails - NB5760
Rhinestone and Crystal Design Vampire Nails | Halloween Vampire Nails - NB5999
Embellished Nails with Sunflowers | Thanksgiving Sunflower Nails - NB6244
Prada Luxury Nails Design | Branded Nails - NB4263
Easter Eggs with Rhinestones Nails Design | Easter Nails - NB3526
Red Nails with Rhinestones
Classy Red Nails Rhinestone Design | Reverse French Nails - NB5560
Red Nails with Floral Accents | Spring Nails - NB3958
Vampire Nails | Halloween - NB573
Embellished Red Ombre Nails | Red Ombre Nails Design - NB6532
Hearts on Nails with Feather Design | Valentine Nails - NB2701
Elegant Bordeaux Burgundy Nails | Fall Nails - NB5758
Red Rhinestone Nails
Rhinestone Reindeer Nail Art | Embellished Nails - NB4948
Santa Claus Chrome Nails | Christmas | Winter - NB1324
Elegant Red Nails Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4939
Vampire Nails | Halloween - NB573
Christmas Tree Nail Design with Rhinestone | Winter - NB1288
Gold Rhinestones for Nails
Mustard Yellow Nails Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4922
Green Nails Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4918
Prada Luxury Nails Design | Branded Nails - NB4263
Green Nails Gold Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4930
Wheat Nails Rhinestone Design | Thanksgiving Wheat Nails - NB6295
Brown Aurora Nails for Birthday | Classy Birthday Nails - NB6156
Blue and Black Nails Rhinestone Design | Blue Birthday Nails - NB6426
Gold Nails with Rhinestones
Rose Gold Birthday Bling Nails | Birthday Nails - NB5098
Embellished Nails with Glitter for Wedding | Classy Nails - NB3819
Luxury Gold Birthday Nails Design | Birthday Nails - NB5096
Crystal Cranberry Nails Design | Thanksgiving Cranberry Nails - NB6190
Embellished Classy Nails Design for Holiday | Holiday Nails - NB3792
Ombre Nails with Rhinestones
Glossy French Nails with Dalmatian Print | Animal Print Nails - NB1998
Ombre Nails Glitter and Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4921
Orange Ombre Nails for Fall Wedding Design | Fall Nails - NB5586
Galaxy Ombre French Nails Design | Celestial Nails - NB4296
Embellished Ombre Nails for Fall Wedding | Fall Nails - NB5589
Fall Wedding Light Purple Nails | Fall Nails - NB5659
Almond Nail Designs with Rhinestones
Rhinestone French Tip Nails | Embellished Nails - NB4955
Glitter Pastel Pink Nails for Easter | Easter Nails - NB3690
Vampire Nails | Halloween - NB544
Bat Nails | Halloween - NB373
Birthday Nails with Rhinestones
Fancy Yellow Nails for Birthday | Birthday Nails - NB5144
Glossy Nude Nails with Rhinestones and Glitters | Nude Birthday Nails - NB6442
Blue Theme Nails with Colorful Shapes of Color Design | Blue Birthday Nails - NB6416
Gold Flowers for Birthday Blue Nails Design | Blue Birthday Nails - NB6434
Bling Swirl Nails for Birthday Party | Blue Birthday Nails - NB6421
16th Birthday Bling Nails | Birthday Nails - NB5183
Bling Birthday Nails Design | Birthday Nails - NB5467
Stiletto Nails with Rhinestones
Eyeball Nails | Halloween - NB574
Chrome Nails Rose Design | Chrome Nails - NB5308
Embellished Nail Design with Rhinestone for Dark Wedding|Wedding-NB-D-290
Dark Wedding Embellished Stiletto Nail Design|Wedding-NB-D-435
Glossy Black Nails with Leopard Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2586
Blue Nail Designs with Rhinestones
Embellished Blue Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2618
Pastel French Tips and Leopard Print | Animal Print Nails - NB2546
Easter Eggs with Rhinestones Nails Design | Easter Nails - NB3526
Gold Flowers for Birthday Blue Nails Design | Blue Birthday Nails - NB6434
Short Pastel Nails with Leopard Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2552
Blue Rhinestone Nails
Light Blue Nails with Rhinestones | Embellished Nails - NB4944
Rhinestone Design for Green Striped French Manicure | Embellished Nails - NB4936
Dark Blue Nails Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4945
Rhinestone Design for Matte Blue Nails | Embellished Nails - NB4956
Simple Rhinestone Nails Design | Embellished Nails - NB4950
Blue Theme Leopard Print Embellished Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2620
Bling Style Leaf Nails | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1449
Brown Nails with Rhinestones
Almond-shaped Brown Nails for Fall Wedding | Fall Nails - NB5642
Embellished Brown Nails with Dalmatian Pattern | Animal Print Nails - NB1985
Haunted House Nails| Halloween - NB618
Leopard Print Nails with Decoration | Animal Print Nails - NB2514
Cinnamon Slate Nails Design for Autumn | Benjamin Moore Color Trend 2025 - NB6107
Chrome Cinnamon Slate Nails Design | Benjamin Moore Color Trend 2025 - NB6088
Butterfly Rhinestone Nails
Peach Fuzz Nails with Decorations and Butterflies | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1817
Glossy Peach Fuzz Nails Butterfly Design | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1807
Blue Nail Design with Butterfly for Bridesmaid | Wedding-NB-D-547
Peach Fuzz and Blue Nails with Decorations | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1819
Christmas Nail Designs with Rhinestones
Christmas Tree Nail Design with Rhinestone | Winter - NB1288
Luxury Christmas Trees Nails with Rhinestone | Winter - NB1293
Bling Red Nails for Christmas | Red Christmas Nails - NB6773
Black Christmas Nails Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4926
Chrome Nails with Rhinestones
Eyeball Nails | Halloween - NB574
Silver Birthday Nails Design | Birthday Nails - NB5126
Silver Chrome Nails Cross Design | Cross Nails - NB6025
Blue and Black Nails Rhinestone Design | Blue Birthday Nails - NB6426
Champagne Chrome Nails for Fall Wedding | Fall Nails - NB5588
Cute Nail Designs with Rhinestones
Simple Rhinestone Nails Design | Embellished Nails - NB4950
Short Hello Kitty Nails | Bow Nails - NB5162
Pastel Marble Nails with Black Rhinestones | Embellished Nails - NB4946
Encapsulated Embellished Snowman Nails | Christmas Nails - NB1681
Embellished Blue and Pink Nails with Mini Mouse | Cartoon Nails - NB6641
Cute 3D Nails with Sunflower and Bee Design | Sunflower Nails - NB5238
Short Mickey Mouse Nails with Rhinestones | Cartoon Nails - NB6634
Mickey Mouse Design for Blue Ombre Nails | Cartoon Nails - NB6636
Fall Nail Designs with Rhinestones
Embellished Light Coral Nails for Fall Wedding | Fall Nails - NB5636
Dark Wedding Stiletto Flower Nail Designs|Wedding-NB-D-295
Dark Wedding Embellished Stiletto Nail Design|Wedding-NB-D-435
Square Nails Plaid Design | Fall Nails - NB5716
Green Fall Wedding Nails Design | Fall Nails - NB5587
Abstract Dot Nails Design | Abstract Nails - NB5487
Purple Nails with 3D Wheat | Thanksgiving Wheat Nails - NB6297
Birthday Nails Rhinestone Design | Birthday Nails - NB5146
Fancy Nail Designs with Rhinestones
Full Bling Christmas Tree Nails with Ornaments Design | Winter - NB1295
Fall Wedding Mellow Rose Nails Design | Fall Nails - NB5663
Embellished Luxury Fall Wedding Ombre Nails | Fall Nails - NB5644
Luxury Baby Boomer Nails | Classy Nails - NB4219
Versace Short Nails | Branded Nails - NB4271
Embellished Classy Nails Design for Holiday | Holiday Nails - NB3792
Stylish Black Nails Design for New Year | 2024 Nails - NB3701
Purple Marble Nails with Decorations | Marble Nails - NB4671
Glitter and Rhinestone Nails
Stylish White Snow Nails | Sherwin William Color Capsule 2025 - NB6401
Almond Broken Heart Nails | Heart Nails - NB4604
Birthday Rose Gold Nails Design | Birthday Nails - NB5110
Blue Theme Nails with Colorful Shapes of Color Design | Blue Birthday Nails - NB6416
Autumn Wedding Embellished Ombre Gray Nails | Fall Nails - NB5623
Luxury Purple Ombre Nails Design | Purple Ombre Nails - NB6514
Green Nails with Rhinestones
Rhinestone Outlines for Green and Yellow Zebra Nails | Outline Nails - NB5358
Bridesmais 3D Flower Green Toenail Design| Wedding-NB-D-534
Bling Style Leaf Nails | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1449
Orange and Green Nails with Pumpkin | Thanksgiving Pumpkin Nails - NB6218
Classy Nails with Simple Floral Design | Classy Nails - NB5582
Embellished Tropical Leaf Nails | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1428
Embellished Green Nails Leopard Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2601
Green Rhinestone Nails
Emerald Green Toenail Design for Bridesmaid | Wedding-NB-D-546
Blue Russian Almond Nails with Embellishment | Blue Birthday Nails - NB6430
Toeails with Clover Design | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1479
Ombre French Christmas Tree Nails with Rhinestones | Winter - NB1297
Green Nails with Dalmatian Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB1990
Green Nails Gold Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4930
Glossy Nude Nails with Rhinestones and Glitters | Nude Birthday Nails - NB6442
Halloween Nails with Rhinestones
Ghost Nails | Halloween - NB638
Dracula Nails | Halloween - NB451
Minimal Nails | Halloween - NB518
Dracula Nails | Halloween - NB466
Ghost Nails | Halloween - NB617
Blood Nails | Halloween - NB584
Blood Nails | Halloween - NB630
Heart Rhinestone Nails
Almond Broken Heart Nails | Heart Nails - NB4604
Purple Nail Designs with Rhinestones
Purple Marble Nails Rhinestone Design | Marble Nails - NB4660
Embellished Mauve Nails for Work | Professional Nails - NB3299
Embellished Purple Nails with Marble Effect | Marble Nails - NB4664
Rhinestone Flower Nails
Peach Fuzz and Blue Nails with Decorations | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1819
Embellished Dark Wedding Nail Designs|Wedding-NB-D-285
Tropical Flower with Animal Print Nail Design| Tropical-NB-D-220
Short Oval Nails with Purple Outline | Outline Nails - NB5416
Tropical Animal Nail Design| Tropical-NB-D-218
Silver Nails with Rhinestones
Embellished Luxury New Year Nails | 2024 Nails - NB1365
Silver Birthday Nails Design | Birthday Nails - NB5126
Lesbian Bling Nail Design | Pride | LGBTQIA2S+ Nails - NB2075
Summer Nails with Rhinestones
Sunflower Accent Nail for Wedding Day | Sunflower Nails - NB5273
Neon Green Marble Nails Design | Marble Nails - NB4707
Peach Fuzz Rhinestone Nail Design | Color of the Year 2024 - NB-D-211
Fancy Yellow Nails for Birthday | Birthday Nails - NB5144
Mother in Law Dusty Rose Color with Flower Nail Design|Wedding-NB-D-456
Valentine Nails with Rhinestones
Embellished Pink Nails for Love Day | Valentine Nails - NB2641
Rhinestone Toe Nail Art
Toeails with Clover Design | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1479
Honeymoon Toenail Design|Wedding-NB-D-460
3D Floral Embellished Toenail Design for Honeymoon| Wedding-NB-D-634
Emerald Green Toenail Design for Bridesmaid | Wedding-NB-D-546
Mother in Law Dusty Rose Color with Flower Nail Design|Wedding-NB-D-456
Boho Chic Wedding Toenail Design | Wedding-NB-D-28
Jade Green Toenail Design for Bridesmaid| Wedding-NB-D-558
What Are the Most Popular Nail Designs With Rhinestone?
How to Choose the Best Colors for Rhinestone Nails
Choosing the best colors and color combinations for rhinestone nails is a process that requires you to consider several factors. First, you need to consider the type of nail art you are creating. Is it going to be simple or intricate? Are you looking for something that will be easy to maintain or not? Once you have answered these questions, you can start looking at the different colors available. Start by choosing a base color. Then, pick out a few accent colors that complement this base color in some way. You can choose similar shades or complementary colors (you will have to decide which looks best on your nails). The final step is to pick out your rhinestone! Just make sure that the colors fit in with the rest of your design. If you are making a simple design, such as a flower pattern, then blue and yellow would make a nice combination because both colors have a similar vibe. If you want something more intricate and elaborate, then choosing complementary colors like red and green could be just what you are looking for. If you plan on attaching rhinestone on top of your nail polish color, then we recommend using only one shade lighter than the actual polish color so that it doesn't look too dark or overpowering. For example: If you have pink nail polish, then use white rhinestones over the top instead of black ones. But you can always be creative and consider the overall look you want to get.
Tips for Rhinestone Nail Designs
Glue is the most important part of your rhinestone nail design, and it's also the trickiest. You want to make sure that the glue you're using will hold up to the elements and stick well without damaging your nails or making them look cakey. If possible, find a glue that dries clear—it'll be much easier to hide any imperfections if you can't see them.
Use a very small amount of glue on each nail—you only need enough to hold the stone in place, but not so much that it seeps into the stone and looks messy.
Don't try to use too many different types of decorations in one design. It can make it hard to see the beauty of each fingernail.
Do try using a darker color as an accent color instead of using multiple colors together in one design. This will help keep the focus on your main color and let people see all of the details in your design.
If you want to go for a bold look, try combining different shades of the same color or using complementary colors.
The Best Rhinestone Nail Art Ideas
Red and Yellow Nails Leopard Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2577
Red and Pink Nails with Leopard Spots | Animal Print Nails - NB2569
Zebra and Leopard Prints with Flower Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2564
Embellished Neon Leopard Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2561
Flower and Leopard Print Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2553
Short Pastel Nails with Leopard Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2552
Pastel French Tips and Leopard Print | Animal Print Nails - NB2546
Leopard Print Nails with Decoration | Animal Print Nails - NB2514
Glitter Galaxy Nail Design for Dark Wedding |Wedding-NB-D-300
Dark Wedding Black and Accent Pink Nail Design |Wedding-NB-D-298
Dark Wedding Embellished Flower Nail Art |Wedding-NB-D-297
Dark Wedding Stiletto Flower Nail Designs|Wedding-NB-D-295
Dark Wedding Black and Purple Nail Designs|Wedding-NB-D-292
Black and Orange Nail Design for Dark Wedding|Wedding-NB-D-289
Dark Wedding Studs Nail Design |Wedding-NB-D-288
Embellished Dark Wedding Nail Designs|Wedding-NB-D-285
Geometric LGBT Nails with Foil Design | Pride | LGBTQIA2S+ Nails - NB2392
FAQs:
Should I put a topcoat over the rhinestones?
Yes, it would be best to use a topcoat over rhinestones because it will protect them and make them last longer. If you don't use a top coat, your rhinestones can become dull and fade, making them look less attractive.