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
Dark Wedding Studs Nail Design |Wedding-NB-D-288
Valentine Bears and Hearts Nails Design | Valentine's Cute Nails - NB7108
Rhinestone Outlines for Green and Yellow Zebra Nails | Outline Nails - NB5358
Red and White Dalmatian Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB1975
Glitter and Rhinestone Design for Yellow Nails | Embellished Nails - NB4957
Yellow Nails with Green French Tips and Rhinestones | Embellished Nails - NB4961
Short Nails With Rhinestones
Embellished Work Glossy Nude Nails | Professional Nails - NB3295
3D Floral Embellished Toenail Design for Honeymoon| Wedding-NB-D-634
Short Nude Nails with a Rhinestone for Office | Professional Nails - NB3290
Mix and Match Wheat Nails | Thanksgiving Wheat Nails - NB6284
Pearly Nails for Work | Professional Nails - NB3048
Short Oval Nails with Purple Outline | Outline Nails - NB5416
Embellished Blue Ombre Nails | Blue Ombre Nails - NB6469
Versace Short Nails | Branded Nails - NB4271
Rhinestone Wedding Nails
Short Baby Boomer Nails Glitter Design | Baby Boomer Nails - NB5048
Short and Classy Wedding Nails with Rhinestones | Winter Wedding Nails - NB6682
Autumn Wedding Embellished Ombre Gray Nails | Fall Nails - NB5623
Embellished Gray Ombre Nails for Autumn Wedding | Fall Nails - NB5596
Fall Wedding Cherry Tomato Color Nails | Fall Nails - NB5648
Embellished Baby Boomer Nails for Wedding | Classy Nails - NB4207
Transparent Nails with Chrome Tips | French Manicure - NB3607
White Nails with Rhinestones
Shimmer Mocha Mousse and White Nails for a Luxury Style | Color of the Year 2025 - NB6993
Zebra and Leopard Prints with Flower Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2564
Embellished Cuff Nail Design for Wedding | Outline Nails - NB5400
Embellished 21st Birthday Nails | Birthday Nails - NB5195
Ombre French Christmas Tree Nails with Rhinestones | Winter - NB1297
Peach Fuzz Nails with Decorations and Butterflies | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1817
White Rhinestone Nails
Elegant Yellow and White Marble Nails | Summer Marble Nails- NB8336
Valentine Red Nails with Heart Beat | Valentine's Heart Nails - NB7200
Luxury Baby Boomer Nails | Classy Nails - NB4219
Stiletto French Tips Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4943
Embellished Luxury Fall Wedding Ombre Nails | Fall Nails - NB5644
Leopard Print Hot Pink Nails Design | Animal Print Nails - NB4331
Nude Nails with Rhinestones
Minimal Nails | Halloween - NB518
Easter Bling Nails Style | Easter Nails - NB3697
Dark Wedding Studs Nail Design |Wedding-NB-D-288
Embellished Crusie Wedding Toenail Design with Pearl| Wedding-NB-D-639
Glossy Nude Nails with Rhinestones and Glitters | Nude Birthday Nails - NB6442
Encapsulated Embellished Snowman Nails | Christmas Nails - NB1681
Pink Nails with Rhinestones
Fall Wedding Light Purple Nails | Fall Nails - NB5659
Leopard Print Hot Pink Nails Design | Animal Print Nails - NB4331
Baby Boomer Nails with Pink Glitter Design | Baby Boomer Nails - NB5045
Bridal Shower Minimal Accent Nail Design| Wedding-NB-D-69
Embellished Pink Galaxy Nails | Celestial Nails - NB4301
Pink Rhinestone Nails
Embellished Pink Nails for 16th Birthday | Birthday Nails - NB5179
Silver and Pink Luxury Nails with Dalmatian Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2012
Embellished Pink Nails Design | Spring Nails - NB4363
Luxury Nails with 3D Roses for Valentine | Valentine's Rose Nails - NB7163
Vintage Floral Nail Design with Stripes | Valentine Nails - NB2107
Dog Paw Print for Pink Ombre Nails | Dog Nail Designs- NB7530
Pink Nails with Embedded Rhinestones for Birthday | Birthday Nails - NB5130
French Nails with Rhinestones
Embellished Mint Green Nail Design | Shimmer Nails - NB4158
French Rhinestone Nails with Crown Design | Birthday Crown Nails - NB7079
Full Rhinestone French Nails with Christmas Trees | Winter - NB1294
Short Oval Nails with Purple Outline | Outline Nails - NB5416
Bling Nails with Pink Tips | Valentine's Heart Nails - NB7184
3D Teddy Bear Design for Double French Nails | Teddy Nails for Valentine - NB7228
Black Nails with Rhinestones
Black Marble Nails Design | Marble Nails - NB4632
Black Cat Nails | Halloween - NB652
Embellished Dark Wedding Nail Designs|Wedding-NB-D-285
Ghost Nails | Halloween - NB617
Dracula Nails | Halloween - NB466
Black Nails with Glitter Cat Design | Cat Nail Art - NB7121
Dark Nails with Black Rhinestones | Embellished Nails - NB4916
Black Rhinestone Nails
Spider Nails | Halloween - NB795
Nails with Black Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4925
Chevron Tips and Black Rhinestones | Embellished Nails - NB4938
Dark Wedding Embellished Stiletto Nail Design|Wedding-NB-D-435
Rhinestone Reindeer Nail Art | Embellished Nails - NB4948
Dark Wedding Stiletto Flower Nail Designs|Wedding-NB-D-295
Bling Coffin Nails
Brown Marble Nails Design | Marble Nails - NB4645
Rhinestone Accent for Baby Boomer Nails | Baby Boomer Nails - NB5039
Classy Nails with Modern Reverse French Design | Reverse French Nails - NB5568
Rainbow Glitter Nails with Rhinestones | Glitter Nails - NB4981
Leopard Nails Design with Rhinestones | Animal Print Nails - NB2515
Luxury Purple Marble Nails Design | Marble Nails - NB4669
Mustard Yellow Nails Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4922
Easy Nail Designs with Rhinestones
Chrome Cinnamon Slate Nails Design | Benjamin Moore Color Trend 2025 - NB6088
Simple Purple and Yellow Nails Design for Birthday | 19th Birthday Nails - NB6866
Embellished Brown Nails with Dalmatian Pattern | Animal Print Nails - NB1985
Abstract Black Nails with Barbiecore Style Flowers | Abstract Nails - NB5508
Prada-inspired Embellished Pink Nails | Branded Nails - NB4261
Red Nails with Rhinestones
Vintage Floral Nail Design with Stripes | Valentine Nails - NB2107
Red Ombre Nails with Embellished Accents | Red Ombre Nails Design- NB6535
Red Nails with Embellished Reverse French Mani | Reverse French Nails - NB5570
Classy Red Nails Rhinestone Design | Reverse French Nails - NB5560
Silver and Red Glitter Design for Heart Nails | Valentine's Heart Nails - NB7208
Glossy French Nails with Dalmatian Print | Animal Print Nails - NB1998
Red Rhinestone Nails
Cranberry-Inspired Rhinestone Nails | Thanksgiving Cranberry Nails - NB6192
Vampire Nails | Halloween - NB573
Black Christmas Nails Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4926
Glossy French Nails with Dalmatian Print | Animal Print Nails - NB1998
Embellished Red Chrome Nails | Chrome Nails - NB5295
Christmas Tree Nails with Glitter Embellishment | Christmas | Winter - NB1234
Christmas Tree Nail Design with Rhinestone | Winter - NB1288
Gold Rhinestones for Nails
Luxury Gold Birthday Nails Design | Birthday Nails - NB5096
Boho Wedding Embellished Gold Foil Nail Design|Wedding-NB-D-487
Minimal Yellow Marble Nails Design | Marble Nails - NB4747
Matte Green and Yellow Nails with Rhinestone | Embellished Nails - NB4952
Ivory Nails with Rose Accent | Classy Nails - NB4047
Romantic Matte Black Nails with Embellishment | Matte Valentine Nails- NB7447
Luxury Green Nails Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4927
Brown Aurora Nails for Birthday | Classy Birthday Nails - NB6156
Gold Nails with Rhinestones
Gold and White Nails Bunny Nails Design | Bunny Nails- NB7682
Nails with Diamond Design | Embellished Nails - NB4941
White and Gold Fall Wedding Nails with Delicate Patterns | Fall Nails - NB5631
Rose Gold Birthday Bling Nails | Birthday Nails - NB5098
Bunny Design for Luxury Glitter Nails | Bunny Nails- NB7696
Ombre Nails with Rhinestones
Blue Ombre Glitter Nails | Blue Ombre Nails - NB6470
Light Coral Floral Ombre Nails for Fall Wedding | Fall Nails - NB5643
Embellished Ombre Nails with Panda | Panda Nails- NB7588
Embellished Pink Ombre Nails | Valentine's Heart Nails - NB7174
Glossy Ombre Nails Rhinestone Design | Pink Ombre Nails - NB6491
Beach Wedding Dark Nail Design| Wedding-NB-D-40
Almond Nail Designs with Rhinestones
Vampire Nails | Halloween - NB544
Vampire Nails | Halloween - NB573
Embellished Peach Fuzz Nails | Color of the Year 2024 - NB-D-196
Bling Cat Paw Print Nails | Cat Paw Print Nail Designs - NB7128
Easter Eggs with Rhinestones Nails Design | Easter Nails - NB3526
Embellished Easter Eggs Nail Art | Easter Nails - NB3440
Crystal Cranberry Fruit Nails Design | Thanksgiving Cranberry Nails - NB6199
Birthday Nails with Rhinestones
Glossy Nude Nails with Rhinestones and Glitters | Nude Birthday Nails - NB6442
Luxury Bling Nails for Birthday | Birthday Nails - NB5469
Green Nails with Nude Accents | Classy Birthday Nails - NB6170
Nails with Blue Shades for Birthday | Blue Birthday Nails - NB6433
Silver Birthday Nails Design | Birthday Nails - NB5126
Birthday Nails Rhinestone Design | Birthday Nails - NB5146
Rose Gold Birthday Bling Nails | Birthday Nails - NB5098
Brown Aurora Nails for Birthday | Classy Birthday Nails - NB6156
Stiletto Nails with Rhinestones
Rhinestone Design for Stiletto Nails | St. Patrick's Day Nails- NB7895
Dark Wedding Rhinestone Neon Nail Design|Wedding-NB-D-421
Glossy Black Nails with Leopard Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2586
Bling Birthday Nails Design | Birthday Nails - NB5467
Blue Nail Designs with Rhinestones
Embellished Pastel Blue Goth Stiletto Nails | Easter Nails - NB3684
New Year Luxury Blue and Purple Nails | 2024 Nails - NB1363
Pastel Galaxy Accent Nails | Celestial Nails - NB4292
Blue Rhinestone Nails
Prada Luxury Nails Design | Branded Nails - NB4263
Boho Wedding Embellished Nail Design | Wedding-NB-D-31
Simple Rhinestone Nails Design | Embellished Nails - NB4950
Embellished Blue Galaxy Nails Design | Celestial Nails - NB4282
Honeymoon Toenail Design|Wedding-NB-D-460
Brown Nails with Rhinestones
Classy Burberry Nail Design with Rhinestones | Branded Nails - NB4229
Brown Nails with Burberry Accents | Branded Nails - NB4230
Champagne Chrome Nails for Fall Wedding | Fall Nails - NB5588
Burberry Nail Art for Fall | Branded Nails - NB4231
Embellished Luxury Mocha Mousse Nails | Color of the Year 2025 - NB6981
Embellished Ombre Stiletto Nails | St. Patrick's Day Nails- NB7890
Leopard Nails Design with Rhinestones | Animal Print Nails - NB2515
Butterfly Rhinestone Nails
Peach Fuzz and Blue Nails with Decorations | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1819
Glossy Peach Fuzz Nails Butterfly Design | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1807
Peach Fuzz Nails with Decorations and Butterflies | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1817
Blue Nail Design with Butterfly for Bridesmaid | Wedding-NB-D-547
Christmas Nail Designs with Rhinestones
Full Bling Christmas Tree Nails with Ornaments Design | Winter - NB1295
Luxury Christmas Trees Nails with Rhinestone | Winter - NB1293
Glossy French Christmas Tree Nails with Rhinestone | Winter - NB1291
Santa Claus Chrome Nails | Christmas | Winter - NB1324
Embellishment Silhouette Christmas Tree Nails | Christmas | Winter - NB1235
Full Rhinestone French Nails with Christmas Trees | Winter - NB1294
Chrome Nails with Rhinestones
Pink Chrome Nails with a 3D Cat Design | Nafas Customized Nails- NB7904
Birthday Rose Gold Nails Design | Birthday Nails - NB5110
Red Rhinestone Design for Black Chrome Nails | Chrome Nails - NB5310
Cute Nail Designs with Rhinestones
Encapsulated Embellished Snowman Nails | Christmas Nails - NB1681
Short Hello Kitty Nails | Bow Nails - NB5162
White Bunny for Baby Blue Nails | Bunny Nails- NB7680
Bunnies and Flowers for Spring Nails | Bunny Nails- NB7689
Embellished Blue and Pink Nails with Mini Mouse | Cartoon Nails - NB6641
Striped Pink Nails Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4934
Simple Rhinestone Nails Design | Embellished Nails - NB4950
Pink Nails with Bear Design | Valentine's Cute Nails - NB7111
Fall Nail Designs with Rhinestones
Dark Wedding Embellished Stiletto Nail Design|Wedding-NB-D-435
Gradient Autumn Maple Leaf Nails with Embellishments | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1536
Fall Wedding Light Purple Nails | Fall Nails - NB5659
Gradient Maple Leaves Nail Design | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1539
Matte Green and Yellow Nails with Rhinestone | Embellished Nails - NB4952
Luxury Prada Nails with Golden Foliage Design | Branded Nails - NB4264
Fancy Nail Designs with Rhinestones
Purple Marble Nails with Decorations | Marble Nails - NB4671
Neutral Nails Accent Design | Spring Nails - NB4372
Chrome Nails with Maple Leaves | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1524
Fancy Jeweled Boho Wedding Nail Design | Wedding-NB-D7
Luxury Nails with 3D Roses for Valentine | Valentine's Rose Nails - NB7163
Full Rhinestone French Nails with Christmas Trees | Winter - NB1294
Bridal Shower 3D Embellished Nail Design| Wedding-NB-D-64
Glitter and Rhinestone Nails
Simple Pink Nails Design with Hearts | Valentine's Heart Nails - NB7191
Halloween Vampire Theme Nails | Halloween Vampire Nails - NB6014
Red Nails Royal Silhouette Cat Design | Silhouette Cat Nails - NB7152
Embellished Nails with Glitter for Wedding | Classy Nails - NB3819
Blue Nails with Decoration for Winter | Classy Winter Nails - NB6594
Stylish White Snow Nails | Sherwin William Color Capsule 2025 - NB6401
Green Nails with Rhinestones
Neon Green Marble Nails Design | Marble Nails - NB4707
Gradient Maple Leaves Nail Design | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1539
Tropical Leaf Nail Art with Rhinestones | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1447
Green Nails with Nude Accents | Classy Birthday Nails - NB6170
Snowflakes and Rhinestones Nails Design | Embellished Nails - NB4942
Long Lime Green Nails with 3D Charms | Lime Green Nails- NB8302
Green Rhinestone Nails
25th Holographic Birthday Nails | 25th Birthday Nails - NB6884
Glossy Nude Nails with Rhinestones and Glitters | Nude Birthday Nails - NB6442
Rhinestone Outlines for Green and Yellow Zebra Nails | Outline Nails - NB5358
Green Nails Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4918
Blue Russian Almond Nails with Embellishment | Blue Birthday Nails - NB6430
Halloween Nails with Rhinestones
Blood Nails | Halloween - NB625
Minimal Nails | Halloween - NB518
Ghost Nails | Halloween - NB638
Blood Nails | Halloween - NB584
Vampire Nails | Halloween - NB544
Spider Nails | Halloween - NB795
Skeleton Nails | Halloween - NB438
Heart Rhinestone Nails
White Groom Nail Design|Men's Nail-NB-D-276
Striped Coffin Nails with Hearts and Roses | Valentine's Rose Nails - NB7164
3D Teddy Bear Design for Double French Nails | Teddy Nails for Valentine - NB7228
Red and White Glitter Nails with Hearts | Valentine's Heart Nails - NB7197
Purple Nail Designs with Rhinestones
Ghost Nails | Halloween - NB614
Purple Nails with 3D Wheat | Thanksgiving Wheat Nails - NB6297
Luxury Purple Ombre Nails Design | Purple Ombre Nails - NB6514
Galaxy Ombre French Nails Design | Celestial Nails - NB4296
Rhinestone Design for Dark Purple Marble Nails | Marble Nails - NB4668
Dark Wedding Black and Purple Nail Designs|Wedding-NB-D-292
Rhinestone Flower Nails
Blood Nails | Halloween - NB630
Blue Nail Design with Butterfly for Bridesmaid | Wedding-NB-D-547
Embellished 3D Nails with Sunflowers | Sunflower Nails - NB5235
Honeymoon Glitter Nail Design with Rose| Wedding-NB-D-589
Abstract French Manicure | Abstract Nails - NB5494
Neutral Nails with White Flowers | Spring Nails - NB4365
Silver Nails with Rhinestones
Silver and Pink Luxury Nails with Dalmatian Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2012
Embellished Nails with Glitter for Wedding | Classy Nails - NB3819
Bling Birthday Nails Design | Birthday Nails - NB5467
Transparent Nails with Chrome Tips | French Manicure - NB3607
Christmas Tree Nails with Glitter Embellishment | Christmas | Winter - NB1234
Embellished Chrome Cross Nails | Cross Nails - NB6039
Summer Nails with Rhinestones
Peach Fuzz Rhinestone Nail Design | Color of the Year 2024 - NB-D-211
Embellished Yellow Marble Nails | Marble Nails - NB4746
Neon Gradient Nails with Seashell Accent | Seashell Nails- NB8225
Fancy Jeweled Boho Wedding Nail Design | Wedding-NB-D7
Fancy Yellow Nails for Birthday | Birthday Nails - NB5144
Embellished Sunflower Nails for Wedding | Sunflower Nails - NB5276
Cute 3D Nails with Sunflower and Bee Design | Sunflower Nails - NB5238
3D Nail Charm Outline for Pink Leopard Nails | Outline Nails - NB5343
Valentine Nails with Rhinestones
Chic Black Nails with Rhinestones for Valentine | Embellished Nails - NB4958
Heart Design for Glossy Ombre French Nails | Valentine's Heart Nails - NB7199
Embellished Nails Kiss Design | Kiss Nails for Valentine - NB7213
Rhinestone Toe Nail Art
Bridesmais 3D Flower Green Toenail Design| Wedding-NB-D-534
Silver and Pink Luxury Nails with Dalmatian Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2012
Jade Green Toenail Design for Bridesmaid| Wedding-NB-D-558
Honeymoon 3D Pearl with Flower Toenail Design | Wedding-NB-D-590
Embellished French Nail Design for Cruise Wedding| Wedding-NB-D-638
Beach Wedding 3D Flower Pink Tonail Design|Wedding-NB-D-491
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
Ivory Office Nails with Shimmer Design | Professional Nails - NB3054
Dark Wedding Embellished Stiletto Nail Design|Wedding-NB-D-435
Dark Wedding Black Nail Design|Wedding-NB-D-431
Pearly Nails for Work | Professional Nails - NB3048
Foliage Accent Nails for Job Day | Professional Nails - NB3046
Neutral Nails with minimalist Bling for Office | Professional Nails - NB3037
Dark Wedding Balck and Gray Nail Design|Wedding-NB-D-422
Dark Wedding Filigree Flower Nails Design|Wedding-NB-D-419
Embellished Honeymoon Nail Design| Wedding-NB-D-412
Double Micro French Manicure Design for Office | Professional Nails - NB2758
Hearts on Nails with Feather Design | Valentine Nails - NB2701
Embellished Pink Nails for Love Day | Valentine Nails - NB2641
Valentine Black and Pink Glossy Nails | Valentine Nails - NB2638
Blue Theme Leopard Print Embellished Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2620
Embellished Blue Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2618
Embellished Green Nails Leopard Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2601
Leopard Print Nails with Decorations | Animal Print Nails - NB2588
Glossy Black Nails with Leopard Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2586
Embellished Glossy Nails with Leopard Print | Animal Print Nails - NB2582
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
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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.