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
Green Fall Wedding Nails Design | Fall Nails - NB5587
Blood Nails | Halloween - NB625
Long Square Nails with Hearts | Luxury Valentine Nails- NB7438
Purple Marble Nails Rhinestone Design | Marble Nails - NB4660
Neutral Nails Crown Design for Birthday | Birthday Crown Nails - NB7071
Embellished Tropical Leaf Nails | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1428
Birthday Embellished Yellow Nails | Birthday Nails - NB5111
Short Nails With Rhinestones
3D Floral Embellished Toenail Design for Honeymoon| Wedding-NB-D-634
Beach Wedding 3D Flower Pink Tonail Design|Wedding-NB-D-491
Luxury Prada Nails with Golden Foliage Design | Branded Nails - NB4264
Honeymoon 3D Pearl with Flower Toenail Design | Wedding-NB-D-590
Dark Wedding Black and Accent Pink Nail Design |Wedding-NB-D-298
Minimal Yellow Marble Nails Design | Marble Nails - NB4747
Embellished Pink Nails for Love Day | Valentine Nails - NB2641
Rhinestone Wedding Nails
Glitter and Rhinestone Design for Autumn Wedding Nails | Fall Nails - NB5624
Short Baby Boomer Nails Glitter Design | Baby Boomer Nails - NB5048
Embellished Luxury Fall Wedding Ombre Nails | Fall Nails - NB5644
Matte Baby Boomer Nails with Rhinestones | Baby Boomer Nails - NB5038
Autumn Wedding Embellished Ombre Gray Nails | Fall Nails - NB5623
Baby Boomer Nails with Pink Glitter Design | Baby Boomer Nails - NB5045
White Nails with Rhinestones
Fall Wedding Long Square Nails with Gold Glitter | Fall Nails - NB5667
Embellished Nails with Snowflake | Colorful Winter Nails - NB6717
Micro French Tips for Long Valentine Nails | French Valentine Nails- NB7489
Ghost Nails | Halloween - NB638
Peach Fuzz Nails Dalmatian Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2005
Silver and Pink Luxury Nails with Dalmatian Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2012
Peach Fuzz Nails with Decorations and Butterflies | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1817
White Rhinestone Nails
Heart Design French Mani and Rose Gold Nails | Valentine's Heart Nails - NB7192
Pink Swirl Nails with Crystal Design | Valentine's Heart Nails - NB7178
Glossy Peach Fuzz Nails Butterfly Design | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1807
Bright Colors Abstract Nail Design | Abstract Nails - NB5511
Nude Nails with Rhinestones
4-Leaf Clover Nail Design | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1410
Easter Floral Nails with Rhinestones Design | Easter Nails - NB3528
Mother in Law Embellished Nail Design| Wedding-NB-D-257
Embellished Tropical Leaf Nails | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1428
Rhinestone Embellishments on Christmas Tree Nails| Winter - NB1290
Honeymoon Glitter Nail Design with Rose| Wedding-NB-D-589
Pink Nails with Rhinestones
Simple Pink Nails Design with Hearts | Valentine's Heart Nails - NB7191
Bling Bunny Ears for Pink Nails Design | Bunny Nails- NB7667
Short Mismatched Blush Pink Nails with Leopard Print Accents | Anna Customized Nail Designs- NB7264
Prada-inspired Embellished Pink Nails | Branded Nails - NB4261
Short Baby Boomer Nails with Rhinestone Design | Classy Nails - NB4218
Pink and White Baby Boomer Nails Rhinestone Design | Baby Boomer Nails - NB5041
Pink Rhinestone Nails
Glitter Purple and Cute Kitty Cat Nails Design | Kitty Cat Nail Art - NB7148
Dalmatian Print Nails Rhinestone Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2002
Flower and Leopard Print Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2553
French Nails with Rhinestones
Stiletto French Tips Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4943
Peach Fuzz Nails with Decorations and Butterflies | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1817
Blue French Nails Silver Rhinestones on Tips | Embellished Nails - NB4931
Glossy Shimmer Peach Fuzz Nails and Heart Nail Art | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1880
White French Nails Chanel-inspired Design | Branded Nails - NB4242
Classy Long Grid Nails | Geometric Nail Art - NB5450
Eyeball Nails | Halloween - NB574
Black Nails with Rhinestones
Vampire Nails | Halloween - NB544
Leopard Nails Design with Rhinestones | Animal Print Nails - NB2515
Black Cat Nails | Halloween - NB652
French Manicure Design with Chanel Theme | Branded Nails - NB4243
Spider Nails | Halloween - NB795
Dinner Table Nails | Thanksgiving | Holiday- NB1083
Black Rhinestone Nails
Dark Wedding Stiletto Flower Nail Designs|Wedding-NB-D-295
Black Rhinestones for Dark Nails | Embellished Nails - NB4935
Full Rhinestone Design for Accent Nail | Embellished Nails - NB4928
Pastel Marble Nails with Black Rhinestones | Embellished Nails - NB4946
Dark Wedding Black Nail Design|Wedding-NB-D-431
Embellished Nail Design with Rhinestone for Dark Wedding|Wedding-NB-D-290
Dark Wedding Black and Purple Nail Designs|Wedding-NB-D-292
Spider Nails | Halloween - NB795
Bling Coffin Nails
Glossy French Christmas Tree Nails with Rhinestone | Winter - NB1291
Embellished Nails with Snowflake | Colorful Winter Nails - NB6717
Bridal Shower Crystals and Studs Nail Design | Wedding-NB-D-74
Dalmatian Print Design on Pink Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB1974
Blue Galaxy Nails with Rhinestones | Celestial Nails - NB4286
3D Teddy Bear Design for Double French Nails | Teddy Nails for Valentine - NB7228
Embellished Yellow and White Dalmatian Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB1992
Classy Nails with Modern Reverse French Design | Reverse French Nails - NB5568
Easy Nail Designs with Rhinestones
Neutral Nails with minimalist Bling for Office | Professional Nails - NB3037
White Shimmer Nails with Forest Green Accent for Fall Wedding | Fall Nails - NB5665
Short Pink Nails with Rhinestones | Spring Nails - NB4362
Nude Nails Leaf Art | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1450
Red Nails with Embellished Reverse French Mani | Reverse French Nails - NB5570
Blue Gothic Almond Nails for Easter | Easter Nails - NB3649
Red Nails with Rhinestones
Spring Nails with 3D Flowers | Spring Nails - NB3959
Red and White Dalmatian Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB1975
Red and Pink Nails with Leopard Spots | Animal Print Nails - NB2569
Red and Pink Ombre Nails with Cuff Borderline | Outline Nails - NB5376
Santa Claus Chrome Nails | Christmas | Winter - NB1324
Fall Wedding Cherry Tomato Color Nails | Fall Nails - NB5648
Red Rhinestone Nails
Glossy French Nails with Dalmatian Print | Animal Print Nails - NB1998
Red and Yellow Nails Leopard Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2577
Crystal Cranberry Nails Design | Thanksgiving Cranberry Nails - NB6190
Red and White Dalmatian Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB1975
Rhinestone Reindeer Nail Art | Embellished Nails - NB4948
Embellished Burnt Orange Office Nails | Professional Nails - NB3066
Red Rhinestone Design for Black Chrome Nails | Chrome Nails - NB5310
Gold Rhinestones for Nails
Luxury Blue Nails with Embellishment | Blue Birthday Nails - NB6407
Boho Wedding Embellished Nail Design | Wedding-NB-D-31
Luxury Gold Birthday Nails Design | Birthday Nails - NB5096
Short Luxury Mocha Mousse Nails with Hearts | Color of the Year 2025 - NB6997
Boho Wedding Embellished Gold Foil Nail Design|Wedding-NB-D-487
Gold Nails with Rhinestones
16th Birthday Bling Nails | Birthday Nails - NB5183
Embellished Nails with Glitter for Wedding | Classy Nails - NB3819
Geometric LGBT Nails with Foil Design | Pride | LGBTQIA2S+ Nails - NB2392
Embellished Classy Nails Design for Holiday | Holiday Nails - NB3792
Bunny Design for Luxury Glitter Nails | Bunny Nails- NB7696
Ombre Nails with Rhinestones
Blue Flowers for Nude Ombre Nails | Nude Ombre Nail Art - NB6541
Peach Fuzz and Blue Nails with Decorations | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1819
Glossy Ombre Nails Rhinestone Design | Pink Ombre Nails - NB6491
3D Nail Charm Outline for Pink Leopard Nails | Outline Nails - NB5343
Embellished Gray Ombre Nails for Autumn Wedding | Fall Nails - NB5596
Ombre Sparkle Yellow Nails with Flowers | Yellow Birthday Nails - NB6447
Easy to Do Birthday Square Nails | 19th Birthday Nails - NB6870
Almond Nail Designs with Rhinestones
Easter Bling Nails Style | Easter Nails - NB3697
Embellished Peach Fuzz Nails | Color of the Year 2024 - NB-D-196
Blue Ombre Glitter Nails | Blue Ombre Nails - NB6470
Baby Blue Nails Pink Heart Design | Blue Valentine Nails- NB7376
Red and Pink Ombre Nails with Cuff Borderline | Outline Nails - NB5376
Ombre Matte Nails with Rhinestones for Easter | Easter Nails - NB3527
Birthday Nails with Rhinestones
Brown Aurora Nails for Birthday | Classy Birthday Nails - NB6156
Simple Nails Design for 25th Birthday | 25th Birthday Nails - NB6885
Blue Russian Almond Nails with Embellishment | Blue Birthday Nails - NB6430
Birthday Nails Rhinestone Design | Birthday Nails - NB5146
Glossy Nude Nails with Rhinestones and Glitters | Nude Birthday Nails - NB6442
Green Nails with Nude Accents | Classy Birthday Nails - NB6170
Neutral Nails Crown Design for Birthday | Birthday Crown Nails - NB7071
25th Holographic Birthday Nails | 25th Birthday Nails - NB6884
Stiletto Nails with Rhinestones
Honeymoon Shimmer Nail Design | Wedding-NB-D-600
Stiletto French Tips Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4943
Embellished Sunflower Nails for Wedding | Sunflower Nails - NB5276
Geometric LGBT Nails with Foil Design | Pride | LGBTQIA2S+ Nails - NB2392
Blue Nail Designs with Rhinestones
New Year Luxury Blue and Purple Nails | 2024 Nails - NB1363
Blue Ombre Glitter Nails | Blue Ombre Nails - NB6470
Embellished Blue Galaxy Nails Design | Celestial Nails - NB4282
Blue Rhinestone Nails
Dark Blue Nails Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4945
Bling Swirl Nails for Birthday Party | Blue Birthday Nails - NB6421
Leopard Pattern Nails with Rhinestones | Animal Print Nails - NB2534
Blue Gothic Almond Nails for Easter | Easter Nails - NB3649
Wave Surfing Nail Art | Sport | Travel and Tourism - NB963
Luxury Prada Nails with Golden Foliage Design | Branded Nails - NB4264
Embellished Pink Pearl Nails | Classy Nails - NB4037
Brown Nails with Rhinestones
Brown and White French Nails with Dalmatian Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB1980
Rhinestone Design for Ombre Mocha Mousse Nails | Color of the Year 2025 - NB7022
Chanel Theme Long French Nails | Branded Nails - NB4248
Shimmer Design for Ombre Mocha Mousse Nails | Color of the Year 2025 - NB7015
Long Versace Nails | Branded Nails - NB4267
Luxury Nails with Mocha Mousse Accent | Color of the Year 2025 - NB6978
Butterfly Rhinestone Nails
Blue Nail Design with Butterfly for Bridesmaid | Wedding-NB-D-547
Peach Fuzz Nails with Decorations and Butterflies | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1817
Double French Peach Fuzz and Blue Butterfly Nails | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1798
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
Christmas Nail Designs with Rhinestones
Santa Claus Chrome Nails | Christmas | Winter - NB1324
Full Bling on Nails with Christmas Trees | Winter - NB1292
Christmas Tree Nails with Glitter Embellishment | Christmas | Winter - NB1234
Chrome Nails with Rhinestones
Transparent Nails with Chrome Tips | French Manicure - NB3607
Embellished Pink Pearl Nails | Classy Nails - NB4037
Santa Claus Chrome Nails | Christmas | Winter - NB1324
Chrome Embellished Nails with Maple Leaves | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1508
Silver Chrome Nails Cross Design | Cross Nails - NB6025
Cute Nail Designs with Rhinestones
Crystal Design Pink Nails with a Bunny | Bunny Nails- NB7691
Encapsulated Embellished Snowman Nails | Christmas Nails - NB1681
Embellished Blue and Pink Nails with Mini Mouse | Cartoon Nails - NB6641
Pink Nails with Bear Design | Valentine's Cute Nails - NB7111
Bunnies and Flowers for Spring Nails | Bunny Nails- NB7689
Striped Pink Nails Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4934
Super Cute Cat Design for Glitter Nails | Cute Cat Nail Art - NB7133
Glitter Purple and Cute Kitty Cat Nails Design | Kitty Cat Nail Art - NB7148
Fall Nail Designs with Rhinestones
Green Nails with Pumpkin | Thanksgiving Pumpkin Nails - NB6206
Dark Wedding Filigree Flower Nails Design|Wedding-NB-D-419
Cinnamon Slate Nails with Accent | Benjamin Moore Color Trend 2025 - NB6090
Embellished Gray Ombre Nails for Autumn Wedding | Fall Nails - NB5596
Dark Wedding Rhinestone Nail Designs|Wedding-NB-D-294
Classy Cinnamon Slate Nails Design | Benjamin Moore Color Trend 2025 - NB6095
Gradient Maple Leaves Nail Design | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1539
Fancy Nail Designs with Rhinestones
Christmas Tree Nail Design with Decorations| Winter - NB1289
Honeymoon Toenail Design|Wedding-NB-D-460
Jade Green Toenail Design for Bridesmaid| Wedding-NB-D-558
Bridal Shower Embellished Nail Design | Wedding-NB-D-79
Embellished Yellow Marble Nails | Marble Nails - NB4746
Green Nails Gold Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4930
Glitter and Rhinestone Nails
Super Cute Cat Design for Glitter Nails | Cute Cat Nail Art - NB7133
Nails with Diamond Design | Embellished Nails - NB4941
Stamped Kiss Nails Design | Kiss Nails for Valentine - NB7214
Pink Nails with Embedded Rhinestones for Birthday | Birthday Nails - NB5130
Almond Broken Heart Nails | Heart Nails - NB4604
Bunny Design for Luxury Glitter Nails | Bunny Nails- NB7696
Green Nails with Rhinestones
Orange and Green Nails with Pumpkin | Thanksgiving Pumpkin Nails - NB6218
Green Marble Nails with Rhinestones | Marble Nails - NB4650
Green Nails with Dalmatian Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB1990
Green Marble Nails with Rhinestones | Marble Nails - NB4658
Chrome Nails with Maple Leaves | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1524
Fall Wedding Nails Rhinestone Design | Fall Nails - NB5619
Green Rhinestone Nails
Embellished Pink Nails Design | Spring Nails - NB4363
Soft Baby Boomer Nails with Green Rhinestones | Classy Nails - NB4222
Pink Nails with Rhinestone French Tip | Spring Nails - NB4366
Embellished Green Nails Leopard Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2601
Blood Nails | Halloween - NB584
Green Nails Gold Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4930
Halloween Nails with Rhinestones
Blood Nails | Halloween - NB625
Spider Nails | Halloween - NB795
Ghost Nails | Halloween - NB617
Skeleton Nails | Halloween - NB438
Eyeball Nails | Halloween - NB574
Eyeball Nails | Halloween - NB449
Blood Nails | Halloween - NB630
Dracula Nails | Halloween - NB466
Heart Rhinestone Nails
Soft Pink Nails with Hearts for Valentine | Valentine's Heart Nails - NB7196
Easy Blossom Pink Nails Design for Valentine | Simple Valentine's Nails - NB7282
Red and White Glitter Nails with Hearts | Valentine's Heart Nails - NB7197
Purple Nail Designs with Rhinestones
Purple Marble Nails with Decorations | Marble Nails - NB4671
Luxury Purple Ombre Nails Design | Purple Ombre Nails - NB6514
Rhinestone Design for Dark Purple Marble Nails | Marble Nails - NB4668
Rhinestone Design for Pastel Marble Nails | Embellished Nails - NB4919
Bunnies and Flowers for Spring Nails | Bunny Nails- NB7689
Purple Marble Nails Rhinestone Design | Marble Nails - NB4660
Long Purple Nails with Marble Design | Marble Nails - NB4663
Rhinestone Flower Nails
Honeymoon Toenail Design|Wedding-NB-D-460
Embellished Sunflower Nails for Wedding | Sunflower Nails - NB5276
Short Oval Nails with Purple Outline | Outline Nails - NB5416
Spring Nails with 3D Flowers | Spring Nails - NB3959
Classy Nails with Crystal Flower Design | Classy Nails - NB4035
Bunnies and Flowers for Spring Nails | Bunny Nails- NB7689
X-long Nails Sunflower Design | Thanksgiving Sunflower Nails - NB6243
Ivory Nails with Rose Accent | Classy Nails - NB4047
Silver Nails with Rhinestones
Maple Leaf Nails with Rhinestone Design | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1504
Silver Decoration for Red Valentine Nails | Valentine's Heart Nails - NB7193
Skeleton Nails | Halloween - NB438
Summer Nails with Rhinestones
Bridal Shower Embellished Nail Design | Wedding-NB-D-79
Embellished Tropical Flamingo Nail Design| Tropical-NB-D-125
Bridesmaid Yellow Matte Crystal Nail Design| Wedding-NB-D-551
Embellished Peach Fuzz Nails | Color of the Year 2024 - NB-D-196
Bridal Shower Glossy Rhinestone Nail Design | Wedding-NB-D-85
Embellished Yellow Marble Nails | Marble Nails - NB4746
Valentine Nails with Rhinestones
Romantic Matte Black Nails with Embellishment | Matte Valentine Nails- NB7447
Pink Nails and Tiny Blue Hearts | Pink Valentine's Nails - NB7255
Easy Blossom Pink Nails Design for Valentine | Simple Valentine's Nails - NB7282
Luxury Nails with 3D Roses for Valentine | Valentine's Rose Nails - NB7163
Vintage Floral Nail Design with Stripes | Valentine Nails - NB2107
Micro French Tips for Long Valentine Nails | French Valentine Nails- NB7489
Hearts on Nails with Feather Design | Valentine Nails - NB2701
Rhinestone Toe Nail Art
Beach Wedding 3D Flower Pink Tonail Design|Wedding-NB-D-491
Mother in Law Dusty Rose Color with Flower Nail Design|Wedding-NB-D-456
3D Floral Embellished Toenail Design for Honeymoon| Wedding-NB-D-634
Honeymoon 3D Pearl with Flower Toenail Design | Wedding-NB-D-590
Embellished French Nail Design for Cruise Wedding| Wedding-NB-D-638
Bridal Shower Embellished Milky Pink Toenail Design | Wedding-NB-D-614
Boho Wedding Embellished Gold Foil Nail Design|Wedding-NB-D-487
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 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
White Groom Nail Design|Men's Nail-NB-D-276
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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.