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
Embellished Purple Nails with Marble Effect | Marble Nails - NB4664
Embellished Celestial Nails Design | Valentine's Starry Night Nails - NB7167
Embellished Mocha Mousse Polka Dot Nails | Color of the Year 2025 - NB7036
Luxury Green Nails Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4927
Floral 3D Accent for Mint Green Nails | Shimmer Nails - NB4160
Classy Burberry Nail Design with Rhinestones | Branded Nails - NB4229
Short Nails With Rhinestones
3D Teddy Bear Design for Double French Nails | Teddy Nails for Valentine - NB7228
Short Luxury Mocha Mousse Nails with Hearts | Color of the Year 2025 - NB6997
Mickey Mouse Design for Blue Ombre Nails | Cartoon Nails - NB6636
Golden Fishnet Pattern Nails with Wheat | Thanksgiving Wheat Nails - NB6294
Nude Nails with Prada Accents | Branded Nails - NB4260
3D Floral Embellished Toenail Design for Honeymoon| Wedding-NB-D-634
Rhinestone Wedding Nails
Glossy Brown Almond Nails for Fall Wedding | Fall Nails - NB5654
Elegant Baby Boomer Nails with Rhinestones | Baby Boomer Nails - NB5040
Embellished Ombre Nails for Fall Wedding | Fall Nails - NB5589
Sunflower Accent Nail for Wedding Day | Sunflower Nails - NB5273
White Nails with Rhinestones
Flower and Leopard Print Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2553
Red and White Dalmatian Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB1975
Crown Design for French Manicure | Birthday Crown Nails - NB7085
Embellished 21st Birthday Nails | Birthday Nails - NB5195
Embellished Nails with Sunflowers | Thanksgiving Sunflower Nails - NB6244
Brown and White French Nails with Dalmatian Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB1980
White Rhinestone Nails
Classy Cinnamon Slate Nails Design | Benjamin Moore Color Trend 2025 - NB6095
Dalmatian Print Design on Pink Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB1974
4-Leaf Clover Nail Design | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1410
Marble Design for Black Nails | Marble Nails - NB4633
Elegant Blue Nails Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4954
Nude Nails with Rhinestones
Black Cat Nails | Halloween - NB652
Toeails with Clover Design | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1479
Embellished Tropical Leaf Nails | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1428
Yellow French Nails with Dalmatian Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB1968
Beach WeddingEmbellished Caviar Nail Design| Wedding-NB-D-46
Dark Wedding Studs Nail Design |Wedding-NB-D-288
Embellished French Nail Design for Cruise Wedding| Wedding-NB-D-638
Pink Nails with Rhinestones
Baby Boomer Nails with Rhinestones for Ring Finger | Baby Boomer Nails - NB5042
Simple Pink Nails Design with Hearts | Valentine's Heart Nails - NB7191
3D Teddy Bear Design for Double French Nails | Teddy Nails for Valentine - NB7228
Rhinestone Accent for Baby Boomer Nails | Baby Boomer Nails - NB5039
Peach Fuzz Flame Design on Stiletto Nail | Color of the Year 2024 - NB-D-205
Pink Rhinestone Nails
Luxury Outline Nails with Pink Hearts for Valentine | Valentine's Heart Nails - NB7211
Luxury Nails with 3D Roses for Valentine | Valentine's Rose Nails - NB7163
Flower and Leopard Print Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2553
Embellished Pink Nails for 16th Birthday | Birthday Nails - NB5179
Dark Wedding Studs Nail Design |Wedding-NB-D-288
Embellished Pink Nails Design | Spring Nails - NB4363
French Nails with Rhinestones
Embellished Orange Nails With Dalmatian Print | Animal Print Nails - NB2007
French Manicure Teddy Bear Design | Teddy Nails for Valentine - NB7231
Embellished Dalmatian Print Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB1969
Classy Long Grid Nails | Geometric Nail Art - NB5450
Black Nails with Rhinestones
Chevron Tips and Black Rhinestones | Embellished Nails - NB4938
Elegant Black Chrome Nails Design | Chrome Nails - NB5317
Vampire Nails | Halloween - NB544
Blood Nails | Halloween - NB625
Black Rhinestone Nails
Embellished Nail Design with Rhinestone for Dark Wedding|Wedding-NB-D-290
Embellished Dark Wedding Nail Designs|Wedding-NB-D-285
Chic Black Nails with Rhinestones for Valentine | Embellished Nails - NB4958
Dark Wedding Black and Accent Pink Nail Design |Wedding-NB-D-298
Chevron Tips and Black Rhinestones | Embellished Nails - NB4938
Bling Coffin Nails
Classy Burberry Nail Design with Rhinestones | Branded Nails - NB4229
Birthday Nails Rhinestone Design | Birthday Nails - NB5146
Nails with Black Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4925
Peach Fuzz Heart Nails with Embellishment | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1906
Red and White Dalmatian Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB1975
Easy Nail Designs with Rhinestones
Sunny Orange Nails with Rhinestones | Spring Nails - NB4030
Simple Nails Design for 25th Birthday | 25th Birthday Nails - NB6885
Short and Classy Wedding Nails with Rhinestones | Winter Wedding Nails - NB6682
Bridal Shower Minimal Accent Nail Design| Wedding-NB-D-69
4-Leaf Clover Nail Design | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1410
Red Nails with Rhinestones
Blood Nails | Halloween - NB584
Hearts on Nails with Feather Design | Valentine Nails - NB2701
Silver Decoration for Red Valentine Nails | Valentine's Heart Nails - NB7193
Vampire Nails | Halloween - NB544
Santa Claus Chrome Nails | Christmas | Winter - NB1324
Ombre French Nails Heart Beat Design | Valentine's Heart Nails - NB7172
Red Rhinestone Nails
Elegant Red Nails Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4939
Nude Nails Design with Vampire Fangs | Halloween Vampire Nails - NB6015
Red Nails Royal Silhouette Cat Design | Silhouette Cat Nails - NB7152
Vampire Nails | Halloween - NB573
Embellished Burnt Orange Office Nails | Professional Nails - NB3066
Hearts on Nails with Feather Design | Valentine Nails - NB2701
Blood Nails | Halloween - NB584
Cranberry-Inspired Rhinestone Nails | Thanksgiving Cranberry Nails - NB6192
Gold Rhinestones for Nails
Short Luxury Mocha Mousse Nails with Hearts | Color of the Year 2025 - NB6997
Green Nails Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4918
Green Tip Fall Wedding Nail Art | Fall Nails - NB5676
Brown Aurora Nails for Birthday | Classy Birthday Nails - NB6156
Prada Luxury Nails Design | Branded Nails - NB4263
Embellished Rhinestone Nail Design for Boho Wedding |Wedding-NB-D-473
Nude Nails Gold Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4920
Black and White Leopard Print Nails with Embellishments | Animal Print Nails - NB4321
Gold Nails with Rhinestones
Embellished Luxury New Year Nails | 2024 Nails - NB1365
White and Gold Fall Wedding Nails with Delicate Patterns | Fall Nails - NB5631
Embellished Classy Nails Design for Holiday | Holiday Nails - NB3792
Ombre Nails with Rhinestones
Gradient Maple Leaves Nail Design | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1539
Bling Ombre Nails | Embellished Nails - NB4940
Short Pastel Nails with Leopard Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2552
Embellished 3D Nails with Sunflowers | Sunflower Nails - NB5235
Almond Nail Designs with Rhinestones
Luxury Green Marble Nails for Office | Marble Nails - NB4656
Rhinestone Design for Dark Purple Marble Nails | Marble Nails - NB4668
Rhinestone Design for Neutral Nails | Valentine's Heart Nails - NB7186
Red Rhinestone Design for Black Chrome Nails | Chrome Nails - NB5310
Embellished Work Glossy Nude Nails | Professional Nails - NB3295
Embellished Easter Eggs Nail Art | Easter Nails - NB3440
Bat Nails | Halloween - NB373
Pink Swirl Nails with Crystal Design | Valentine's Heart Nails - NB7178
Birthday Nails with Rhinestones
Birthday Long Silver Nails | Birthday Nails - NB5150
Birthday Nails Rhinestone Design | Birthday Nails - NB5146
Bling Birthday Nails with Crystal Design | Birthday Nails - NB5468
Pink Nails with Embedded Rhinestones for Birthday | Birthday Nails - NB5130
Nails with Blue Shades for Birthday | Blue Birthday Nails - NB6433
Fancy Black Nails for Birthday | Birthday Nails - NB5154
Simple Nails Design for 25th Birthday | 25th Birthday Nails - NB6885
16th Birthday Bling Nails | Birthday Nails - NB5183
Stiletto Nails with Rhinestones
Peach Fuzz Flame Design on Stiletto Nail | Color of the Year 2024 - NB-D-205
Blood Nails | Halloween - NB625
Elegant Bordeaux Burgundy Nails | Fall Nails - NB5758
Dark Wedding Black Nail Design|Wedding-NB-D-431
Embellished Dark Wedding Nail Designs|Wedding-NB-D-285
Blue Nail Designs with Rhinestones
Simple Rhinestone Nails Design | Embellished Nails - NB4950
Blue Galaxy Nails with Rhinestones | Celestial Nails - NB4286
Pastel Galaxy Accent Nails | Celestial Nails - NB4292
Blue Gothic Almond Nails for Easter | Easter Nails - NB3649
Vampire Nails | Halloween - NB540
Blue Rhinestone Nails
Wave Surfing Nail Art | Sport | Travel and Tourism - NB963
Sunny Orange Nails with Rhinestones | Spring Nails - NB4030
White Groom Nail Design|Men's Nail-NB-D-276
Honeymoon Embellished Filigree Nails with Rhinestone | Wedding-NB-D-596
Blue Gothic Almond Nails for Easter | Easter Nails - NB3649
Dark Stiletto Nails with Silhouette Cat Accent | Silhouette Cat Nails - NB7151
Brown Nails with Rhinestones
Leopard Pattern Nails with Rhinestones | Animal Print Nails - NB2534
Burberry Pattern on Nails with Embellishments | Branded Nails - NB4233
Burberry Nail Art for Fall | Branded Nails - NB4231
Luxury Nails with Mocha Mousse Accent | Color of the Year 2025 - NB6978
Shimmer Design for Ombre Mocha Mousse Nails | Color of the Year 2025 - NB7015
Long Versace Nails | Branded Nails - NB4267
Embellished Luxury Mocha Mousse Nails | Color of the Year 2025 - NB6981
Butterfly Rhinestone Nails
Peach Fuzz Nails with Decorations and Butterflies | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1817
Peach Fuzz and Blue Nails with Decorations | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1819
Blue Nail Design with Butterfly for Bridesmaid | Wedding-NB-D-547
Glossy Peach Fuzz Nails Butterfly Design | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1807
Double French Peach Fuzz and Blue Butterfly Nails | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1798
Christmas Nail Designs with Rhinestones
Christmas Tree Nails with Glitter Embellishment | Christmas | Winter - NB1234
Christmas Tree Nails with Rhinestones | Winter - NB1296
Rhinestone Embellishments on Christmas Tree Nails| Winter - NB1290
Chrome Nails with Rhinestones
Chrome Embellished Nails with Maple Leaves | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1508
Bling Red Nails for Christmas | Red Christmas Nails - NB6773
Embellished Chrome Cross Nails | Cross Nails - NB6039
Cute Nail Designs with Rhinestones
Short Mickey Mouse Nails with Rhinestones | Cartoon Nails - NB6634
Super Cute Cat Design for Glitter Nails | Cute Cat Nail Art - NB7133
Pink Nails with Bear Design | Valentine's Cute Nails - NB7111
Embellished Blue and Pink Nails with Mini Mouse | Cartoon Nails - NB6641
Valentine Bears and Hearts Nails Design | Valentine's Cute Nails - NB7108
Short Hello Kitty Nails | Bow Nails - NB5162
Encapsulated Embellished Snowman Nails | Christmas Nails - NB1681
Mickey Mouse Design for Blue Ombre Nails | Cartoon Nails - NB6636
Fall Nail Designs with Rhinestones
Cinnamon Slate Nails Design for Autumn | Benjamin Moore Color Trend 2025 - NB6107
Fall Wedding Light Purple Nails | Fall Nails - NB5659
Dark Wedding Rhinestone Neon Nail Design|Wedding-NB-D-421
Purple Nails with 3D Wheat | Thanksgiving Wheat Nails - NB6297
Embellished Light Coral Nails for Fall Wedding | Fall Nails - NB5636
Embellished Black Toenail Design for Bridesmaid| Wedding-NB-D-557
Embellished Ombre Nails for Fall Wedding | Fall Nails - NB5589
Green Tip Fall Wedding Nail Art | Fall Nails - NB5676
Fancy Nail Designs with Rhinestones
Bridal Shower Nail Art Design | Wedding-NB-D-81
Luxury Black Chrome Nails Design | Chrome Nails - NB5313
Peach Fuzz 3D Crackle Nail Design| Color of the Year 2024 - NB-D-147
Embellished Sunflower Nails for Wedding | Sunflower Nails - NB5276
Green Nails Marble Design | Marble Nails - NB4651
Burberry Theme Nails for a Luxury Look | Branded Nails - NB4232
Glitter and Rhinestone Nails
Blood Nails | Halloween - NB625
Short Baby Boomer Nails Glitter Design | Baby Boomer Nails - NB5048
Heart Design for Pink Chrome French Nails | Valentine's Heart Nails - NB7190
Embellished Peach Fuzz Geometric Nails | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1919
Yellow Nails with 3D Sunflower Design | Sunflower Nails - NB5236
Fall Wedding Long Square Nails with Gold Glitter | Fall Nails - NB5667
Stylish White Snow Nails | Sherwin William Color Capsule 2025 - NB6401
Green Nails with Rhinestones
Classy Nails with Simple Floral Design | Classy Nails - NB5582
Green Marble Nails with Rhinestones | Marble Nails - NB4658
Tropical Leaf Nail Art with Rhinestones | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1447
Bright Pastel Nails for Spring | Shimmer Nails - NB4161
Green Nails with Dalmatian Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB1990
Green Nails Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4918
Green Rhinestone Nails
Ombre French Christmas Tree Nails with Rhinestones | Winter - NB1297
Soft Baby Boomer Nails with Green Rhinestones | Classy Nails - NB4222
Short Pink Nails with Rhinestones | Spring Nails - NB4362
Rhinestone Outlines for Green and Yellow Zebra Nails | Outline Nails - NB5358
Glossy Nude Nails with Rhinestones and Glitters | Nude Birthday Nails - NB6442
Green Marble Nails with Rhinestones | Marble Nails - NB4650
Halloween Nails with Rhinestones
Ghost Nails | Halloween - NB617
Dracula Nails | Halloween - NB451
Eyeball Nails | Halloween - NB449
Vampire Nails | Halloween - NB573
Vampire Nails | Halloween - NB540
Ghost Nails | Halloween - NB638
Dracula Nails | Halloween - NB466
Ghost Nails | Halloween - NB614
Heart Rhinestone Nails
Pink Nails with Bear Design | Valentine's Cute Nails - NB7111
White Groom Nail Design|Men's Nail-NB-D-276
Valentine Bears and Hearts Nails Design | Valentine's Cute Nails - NB7108
Almond Broken Heart Nails | Heart Nails - NB4604
Chrome Birthday Nails Crown and Heart Design | Birthday Crown Nails - NB7081
Coffin Nails with Broken Hearts | Heart Nails - NB4608
Purple Nail Designs with Rhinestones
Ghost Nails | Halloween - NB614
Rhinestone Design for Dark Purple Marble Nails | Marble Nails - NB4668
Luxury Purple Ombre Nails Design | Purple Ombre Nails - NB6514
Dark Wedding Black and Purple Nail Designs|Wedding-NB-D-292
Easy to Do Birthday Square Nails | 19th Birthday Nails - NB6870
Rhinestone Design for Pastel Marble Nails | Embellished Nails - NB4919
Rhinestone Flower Nails
Embellished Classy Nails Design for Holiday | Holiday Nails - NB3792
Classy Holiday Nails with Flower Design | Holiday Nails - NB3794
Mother in Law Embellished Nail Design| Wedding-NB-D-257
Dalmatian Dog and Print on Pink Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB1996
Embellished Tropical Flamingo Nail Design| Tropical-NB-D-125
Embellished Nails with Sunflowers | Thanksgiving Sunflower Nails - NB6244
Ombre Sparkle Yellow Nails with Flowers | Yellow Birthday Nails - NB6447
Red Nails with Floral Accents | Spring Nails - NB3958
Silver Nails with Rhinestones
Stiletto French Tips Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4943
Chrome Birthday Nails Crown and Heart Design | Birthday Crown Nails - NB7081
Super Cute Cat Design for Glitter Nails | Cute Cat Nail Art - NB7133
Nails with Gucci Pattern | Branded Nails - NB4256
Summer Nails with Rhinestones
Rhinestone Outlines for Green and Yellow Zebra Nails | Outline Nails - NB5358
Embellished Tropical Flamingo Nail Design| Tropical-NB-D-125
Tropical Flower with Animal Print Nail Design| Tropical-NB-D-220
Embellished Yellow Marble Nails | Marble Nails - NB4746
White Nails with Clouds | Cloud Nails - NB5076
Valentine Nails with Rhinestones
Pink Nails with Bear Design | Valentine's Cute Nails - NB7111
Pink Nails and Tiny Blue Hearts | Pink Valentine's Nails - NB7255
Heart Design French Mani and Rose Gold Nails | Valentine's Heart Nails - NB7192
Rhinestone Design for Stiletto Heart Nails | Valentine's Heart Nails - NB7195
Rhinestone Toe Nail Art
Mother in Law Dusty Rose Color with Flower Nail Design|Wedding-NB-D-456
Boho Wedding Embellished Gold Foil Nail Design|Wedding-NB-D-487
Embellished Black Toenail Design for Bridesmaid| Wedding-NB-D-557
Boho Chic Wedding Toenail Design | Wedding-NB-D-28
Silver and Pink Luxury Nails with Dalmatian Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2012
Honeymoon Toenail Design|Wedding-NB-D-460
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
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
White Groom Nail Design|Men's Nail-NB-D-276
Mother in Law Embellished Studs Nail Design| Wedding-NB-D-261
Mother in Law Embellished Nail Design| Wedding-NB-D-257
Mother in Law Filigree Nail Art| Wedding-NB-D-248
Vintage Floral Nail Design with Stripes | Valentine Nails - NB2107
Lesbian Bling Nail Design | Pride | LGBTQIA2S+ Nails - NB2075
Silver and Pink Luxury Nails with Dalmatian Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2012
Embellished Orange Nails With Dalmatian Print | Animal Print Nails - NB2007
Peach Fuzz Nails Dalmatian Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2005
Embellished Peach Fuzz Nails with Dalmatian Print | Animal Print Nails - NB1999
Glossy French Nails with Dalmatian Print | Animal Print Nails - NB1998
Dalmatian Dog and Print on Pink Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB1996
Embellished Orange Nails with Dalmatian Print | Animal Print Nails - NB1995
Embellished Yellow and White Dalmatian Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB1992
Green Nails with Dalmatian Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB1990
Embellished Peach Fuzz Nails with Dalmatian Print | Animal Print Nails - NB1987
Embellished Brown Nails with Dalmatian Pattern | Animal Print Nails - NB1985
Brown and White French Nails with Dalmatian Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB1980
Black and White Dalmatian Print Glossy Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB1977
Red and White Dalmatian Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB1975
Dalmatian Print Design on Pink Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB1974
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.