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
Blue Nails with Sparkle and Shine | Blue Birthday Nails - NB6408
Tropical Embellished Nail Design| Tropical-NB-D-223
Long Purple Nails with Marble Design | Marble Nails - NB4663
Pink Galaxy Nails with Rhinestones | Celestial Nails - NB4298
Black Cat Nails | Halloween - NB543
Short Nails With Rhinestones
Pearly Nails for Work | Professional Nails - NB3048
Colorful 20st Birthday Nails Design | Birthday Nails - NB5202
Marble Design for Black Nails | Marble Nails - NB4633
Short Hello Kitty Nails | Bow Nails - NB5162
Dark Wedding Black and Accent Pink Nail Design |Wedding-NB-D-298
Honeymoon 3D Pearl with Flower Toenail Design | Wedding-NB-D-590
Short Nude Nails with a Rhinestone for Office | Professional Nails - NB3290
Rhinestone Wedding Nails
Short Baby Boomer Nails Glitter Design | Baby Boomer Nails - NB5048
Elegant Baby Boomer Nails with Rhinestones | Baby Boomer Nails - NB5040
Orange Ombre Nails for Fall Wedding Design | Fall Nails - NB5586
Simple Wedding Nails with Borderline | Outline Nails - NB5408
Fall Wedding Nails Rhinestone Design | Fall Nails - NB5619
3D Floral Embellished Toenail Design for Honeymoon| Wedding-NB-D-634
White Nails with Rhinestones
Embellished Peach Fuzz Nails with Dalmatian Print | Animal Print Nails - NB1999
French Manicure Design with Chanel Theme | Branded Nails - NB4243
Black and White Dalmatian Print Glossy Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB1977
Foliage Accent Nails for Job Day | Professional Nails - NB3046
Blood Nails | Halloween - NB584
Bridal Shower Glossy Rhinestone Nail Design | Wedding-NB-D-85
Dracula Nails | Halloween - NB466
White Rhinestone Nails
Baby Boomer Nails with Rhinestones for Ring Finger | Baby Boomer Nails - NB5042
Embellished Nails with Glitter for Wedding | Classy Nails - NB3819
Stylish Black Nails Design for New Year | 2024 Nails - NB3701
Neutral Nails with White Flowers | Spring Nails - NB4365
Cinnamon Slate Nails with Accent | Benjamin Moore Color Trend 2025 - NB6090
Honeymoon Shimmer Nail Design | Wedding-NB-D-600
Purple Marble Nails with Embellishments | Marble Nails - NB4661
Nude Nails with Rhinestones
Prada Luxury Nails Design | Branded Nails - NB4263
Bridal Shower Embellished Nail Design | Wedding-NB-D-79
Luxury Christmas Trees Nails with Rhinestone | Winter - NB1293
Spider Nails | Halloween - NB795
Dark Wedding Studs Nail Design |Wedding-NB-D-288
Luxury Shimmer Toenail Design for Honeymoon| Wedding-NB-D-636
Glossy French Christmas Tree Nails with Rhinestone | Winter - NB1291
Nails with Black Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4925
Pink Nails with Rhinestones
Peach Fuzz Rhinestone Nails| Color of the Year 2024 - NB-D-174
Neon Marble Nails Rhinestone Design | Marble Nails - NB4705
Peach Fuzz Flame Design on Stiletto Nail | Color of the Year 2024 - NB-D-205
Luxury Baby Boomer Nails | Classy Nails - NB4219
Reverse French Rhinestone Design | Baby Boomer Nails - NB5035
Pink Rhinestone Nails
Embellished Nails with Sunflowers | Thanksgiving Sunflower Nails - NB6244
Peach Fuzz Nails with Decorations| Color of the Year 2024 - NB1748
Dalmatian Dog and Print on Pink Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB1996
French Nails with Rhinestones
Dracula Nails | Halloween - NB451
Embellished Easter French Nail Art | Easter Nails - NB3635
Toeails with Clover Design | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1479
Abstract French Manicure | Abstract Nails - NB5494
Bling Birthday Nails Design | Birthday Nails - NB5467
Dalmatian Print Nails with Rhinestone Design | Animal Print Nails - NB1981
Black Nails with Rhinestones
Black Cat Nails | Halloween - NB652
Bling Birthday Nails Design | Birthday Nails - NB5467
Red Rhinestone Design for Black Chrome Nails | Chrome Nails - NB5310
Dinner Table Nails | Thanksgiving | Holiday- NB1083
Dark Wedding Rhinestone Neon Nail Design|Wedding-NB-D-421
Vampire Nails | Halloween - NB544
Bling Birthday Nails with Crystal Design | Birthday Nails - NB5468
Black Rhinestone Nails
Nails with Black Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4925
Chevron Tips and Black Rhinestones | Embellished Nails - NB4938
Dark Wedding Black and Purple Nail Designs|Wedding-NB-D-292
Dark Wedding Embellished Stiletto Nail Design|Wedding-NB-D-435
Rhinestone Reindeer Nail Art | Embellished Nails - NB4948
Dark Wedding Black Nail Design|Wedding-NB-D-431
Embellished Nail Design with Rhinestone for Dark Wedding|Wedding-NB-D-290
Bling Coffin Nails
Embellished Lace Nails with Cutout Hearts | Wedding Nails - NB4630
Green Nails with Dalmatian Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB1990
Birthday Nails Rhinestone Design | Birthday Nails - NB5146
Embellished Peach Fuzz Nails with Heart Design | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1909
Rhinestone Design for Black Dark Nails | Embellished Nails - NB4937
Chrome Nails with Maple Leaves | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1524
Glossy Peach Fuzz Nails Butterfly Design | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1807
Easy Nail Designs with Rhinestones
Blue Gothic Almond Nails for Easter | Easter Nails - NB3649
Pearly Nails for Work | Professional Nails - NB3048
Bridesmaid Yellow Matte Crystal Nail Design| Wedding-NB-D-551
Rhinestone Design for Luxury Matte Blue Nails | Embellished Nails - NB4933
Prada Luxury Nails Design | Branded Nails - NB4263
Glitter and Rhinestone Design for Yellow Nails | Embellished Nails - NB4957
Red Nails with Rhinestones
Embellished Glossy Nails with Leopard Print | Animal Print Nails - NB2582
Glossy French Nails with Dalmatian Print | Animal Print Nails - NB1998
Santa Claus Chrome Nails | Christmas | Winter - NB1324
Long Red Nails with White Tips for Fall Wedding | Fall Nails - NB5600
Red Rhinestone Nails
Rhinestone and Crystal Design Vampire Nails | Halloween Vampire Nails - NB5999
Red and Yellow Nails Leopard Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2577
Gradient Autumn Maple Leaf Nails with Embellishments | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1536
Haunted House Nails| Halloween - NB618
Vampire Nails | Halloween - NB573
Christmas Tree Nails with Glitter Embellishment | Christmas | Winter - NB1234
Elegant Red Nails Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4939
Embellished Glossy Nails with Leopard Print | Animal Print Nails - NB2582
Gold Rhinestones for Nails
Crystal Cranberry Nails Design | Thanksgiving Cranberry Nails - NB6190
Bling Birthday Nails with Crystal Design | Birthday Nails - NB5468
Embellished Crusie Wedding Toenail Design with Pearl| Wedding-NB-D-639
Black Cat Nails | Halloween - NB652
Matte Green and Yellow Nails with Rhinestone | Embellished Nails - NB4952
Gold Nails with Rhinestones
16th Birthday Bling Nails | Birthday Nails - NB5183
White and Gold Fall Wedding Nails with Delicate Patterns | Fall Nails - NB5631
Embellished Classy Nails Design for Holiday | Holiday Nails - NB3792
Luxury Gold Birthday Nails Design | Birthday Nails - NB5096
Birthday Rose Gold Nails Design | Birthday Nails - NB5110
Ombre Nails with Rhinestones
Elegant Blue Nails Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4954
Ombre French Christmas Tree Nails with Rhinestones | Winter - NB1297
Embellished Blue Ombre Nails | Blue Ombre Nails - NB6469
Ombre Sparkle Yellow Nails with Flowers | Yellow Birthday Nails - NB6447
Glossy Brown Almond Nails for Fall Wedding | Fall Nails - NB5654
Almond Nail Designs with Rhinestones
Rainbow Leaf Nails | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1409
Embellishment Silhouette Christmas Tree Nails | Christmas | Winter - NB1235
Sunflower Accent Nail for Wedding Day | Sunflower Nails - NB5273
Hearts on Nails with Feather Design | Valentine Nails - NB2701
Classy Red Nails Rhinestone Design | Reverse French Nails - NB5560
Embellished Easter Eggs Nail Art | Easter Nails - NB3440
Birthday Nails with Rhinestones
Birthday Rose Gold Nails Design | Birthday Nails - NB5110
Birthday Long Silver Nails | Birthday Nails - NB5150
Rose Gold Birthday Bling Nails | Birthday Nails - NB5098
Bling Birthday Nails with Crystal Design | Birthday Nails - NB5468
Blue and Black Nails Rhinestone Design | Blue Birthday Nails - NB6426
Bling Swirl Nails for Birthday Party | Blue Birthday Nails - NB6421
Silver Birthday Nails Design | Birthday Nails - NB5126
Stiletto Nails with Rhinestones
Honeymoon Shimmer Nail Design | Wedding-NB-D-600
Dark Wedding Embellished Stiletto Nail Design|Wedding-NB-D-435
Black and Orange Nail Design for Dark Wedding|Wedding-NB-D-289
Embellished Nail Design with Rhinestone for Dark Wedding|Wedding-NB-D-290
Rhinestone and Crystal Design Vampire Nails | Halloween Vampire Nails - NB5999
Luxury Bling Nails for Birthday | Birthday Nails - NB5469
Blue Nail Designs with Rhinestones
Blue Tropical Leaf Nail Design| Tropical-NB-D-602
Tropical Flower with Animal Print Nail Design| Tropical-NB-D-220
Embellished Pastel Blue Goth Stiletto Nails | Easter Nails - NB3684
Embellished Blue Galaxy Nails Design | Celestial Nails - NB4282
Blue Rhinestone Nails
Luxury Prada Nails with Golden Foliage Design | Branded Nails - NB4264
Bright Pastel Nails for Spring | Shimmer Nails - NB4161
Honeymoon Toenail Design|Wedding-NB-D-460
Rhinestone French Tip Nails | Embellished Nails - NB4955
Encapsulated Embellished Snowman Nails | Christmas Nails - NB1681
Boho Chic Wedding Toenail Design | Wedding-NB-D-28
Brown Nails with Rhinestones
Brown and White French Nails with Dalmatian Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB1980
Cinnamon Slate Nails Design for Autumn | Benjamin Moore Color Trend 2025 - NB6107
Embellished Ombre Nails for Fall Wedding | Fall Nails - NB5589
Chanel Theme Long French Nails | Branded Nails - NB4248
Flower and Leopard Print Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2553
Classy Burberry Nail Design with Rhinestones | Branded Nails - NB4229
Leopard Pattern Nails with Rhinestones | Animal Print Nails - NB2534
Butterfly Rhinestone Nails
Glossy Peach Fuzz Nails Butterfly Design | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1807
Peach Fuzz and Blue Nails with Decorations | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1819
Double French Peach Fuzz and Blue Butterfly Nails | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1798
Peach Fuzz Nails with Decorations and Butterflies | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1817
Christmas Nail Designs with Rhinestones
Luxury Christmas Trees Nails with Rhinestone | Winter - NB1293
Rhinestone Reindeer Nail Art | Embellished Nails - NB4948
Rhinestone Embellishments on Christmas Tree Nails| Winter - NB1290
Chrome Nails with Rhinestones
Santa Claus Chrome Nails | Christmas | Winter - NB1324
Birthday Rose Gold Nails Design | Birthday Nails - NB5110
Luxury Black Chrome Nails Design | Chrome Nails - NB5313
Cute Nail Designs with Rhinestones
Encapsulated Embellished Snowman Nails | Christmas Nails - NB1681
Short Hello Kitty Nails | Bow Nails - NB5162
Striped Pink Nails Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4934
Cute 3D Nails with Sunflower and Bee Design | Sunflower Nails - NB5238
Simple Rhinestone Nails Design | Embellished Nails - NB4950
Cute French Nails Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4924
Pastel Marble Nails with Black Rhinestones | Embellished Nails - NB4946
Fall Nail Designs with Rhinestones
Gemstone Design for Classy Olive Green Nails | Fall Nails - NB5760
Fall Wedding Light Purple Nails | Fall Nails - NB5659
Gradient Maple Leaves Nail Design | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1539
Fall Wedding Mellow Rose Nails Design | Fall Nails - NB5663
Fancy Yellow Nails for Birthday | Birthday Nails - NB5144
Cinnamon Slate Nails Design for Autumn | Benjamin Moore Color Trend 2025 - NB6107
Yellow Nails with Green French Tips and Rhinestones | Embellished Nails - NB4961
Fancy Nail Designs with Rhinestones
Christmas Tree Nail Design with Decorations| Winter - NB1289
Mustard Yellow Nails Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4922
Birthday Long Silver Nails | Birthday Nails - NB5150
Embellished Tropical Flamingo Nail Design| Tropical-NB-D-125
Chrome Nails with Maple Leaves | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1524
Boho Wedding Embellished Gold Foil Nail Design|Wedding-NB-D-487
Glitter and Rhinestone Nails
Blood Nails | Halloween - NB625
Tropical Animal Nail Design| Tropical-NB-D-218
Zebra and Leopard Prints with Flower Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2564
Black and White Leopard Print Nails with Embellishments | Animal Print Nails - NB4321
Birthday Nails Rhinestone Design | Birthday Nails - NB5146
Birthday Long Silver Nails | Birthday Nails - NB5150
Embellished Red Chrome Nails | Chrome Nails - NB5295
Embellished Nails with Sunflowers | Thanksgiving Sunflower Nails - NB6244
Green Nails with Rhinestones
Gradient Maple Leaves Nail Design | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1539
Classy Nails with Modern Reverse French Design | Reverse French Nails - NB5568
Bridesmais 3D Flower Green Toenail Design| Wedding-NB-D-534
Chrome Nails with Maple Leaves | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1524
Jade Green Toenail Design for Bridesmaid| Wedding-NB-D-558
Green Marble Nails with Rhinestones | Marble Nails - NB4650
Floral 3D Accent for Mint Green Nails | Shimmer Nails - NB4160
Green Nails with Pumpkin | Thanksgiving Pumpkin Nails - NB6206
Green Rhinestone Nails
Rhinestone Outlines for Green and Yellow Zebra Nails | Outline Nails - NB5358
Toeails with Clover Design | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1479
Neon Green Marble Nails Design | Marble Nails - NB4707
Green Nails with Dalmatian Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB1990
Green Nails Gold Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4930
Halloween Nails with Rhinestones
Vampire Nails | Halloween - NB544
Dracula Nails | Halloween - NB466
Ghost Nails | Halloween - NB617
Black Cat Nails | Halloween - NB652
Minimal Nails | Halloween - NB518
Blood Nails | Halloween - NB584
Bat Nails | Halloween - NB373
Vampire Nails | Halloween - NB540
Heart Rhinestone Nails
Honeymoon Shimmer Nail Design | Wedding-NB-D-600
Rhinestone Design for Luxury French Nails | Embellished Nails - NB4949
Hearts on Nails with Feather Design | Valentine Nails - NB2701
Embellished Lace Nails with Cutout Hearts | Wedding Nails - NB4630
Glossy Shimmer Peach Fuzz Nails and Heart Nail Art | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1880
Purple Nail Designs with Rhinestones
Purple Marble Nails Rhinestone Design | Marble Nails - NB4660
Purple Marble Nails with Decorations | Marble Nails - NB4671
Embellished Purple Nails with Marble Effect | Marble Nails - NB4664
Rhinestone Flower Nails
Black and Orange Nail Design for Dark Wedding|Wedding-NB-D-289
Dalmatian Dog and Print on Pink Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB1996
Bridal Shower Nail Art Design | Wedding-NB-D-81
Neutral Nails with White Flowers | Spring Nails - NB4365
Silver Nails with Rhinestones
Skeleton Nails | Halloween - NB438
Silver Chrome Nails Cross Design | Cross Nails - NB6025
Honeymoon Shimmer Nail Design | Wedding-NB-D-600
Embellished Silver and White Chinese New Year's Nails | 2024 Nails - NB3729
Embellished Chrome Cross Nails | Cross Nails - NB6039
Embellished Nails with Glitter for Wedding | Classy Nails - NB3819
Silver Birthday Nails Design | Birthday Nails - NB5126
Summer Nails with Rhinestones
Luxury Shimmer Toenail Design for Honeymoon| Wedding-NB-D-636
Fancy Jeweled Boho Wedding Nail Design | Wedding-NB-D7
Boho Wedding Embellished Gold Foil Nail Design|Wedding-NB-D-487
Cute 3D Nails with Sunflower and Bee Design | Sunflower Nails - NB5238
Yellow Marble Nails with Rhinestones | Marble Nails - NB4745
Yellow Marble Nails with Embellishments | Marble Nails - NB4752
Bridal Shower Embellished Nail Design | Wedding-NB-D-79
Valentine Nails with Rhinestones
Rhinestone Design for Luxury French Nails | Embellished Nails - NB4949
Rhinestone Hearts for Nails | Embellished Nails - NB4951
Rhinestone Toe Nail Art
Beach Wedding 3D Flower Pink Tonail Design|Wedding-NB-D-491
Bridesmais 3D Flower Green Toenail Design| Wedding-NB-D-534
Toeails with Clover Design | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1479
Embellished Crusie Wedding Toenail Design with Pearl| Wedding-NB-D-639
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
Silver and Pink Luxury Nails with Dalmatian Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2012
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
Valentine Black and Pink Glossy Nails | Valentine Nails - NB2638
Dracula Nails | Halloween - NB451
Dracula Nails | Halloween - NB466
Embellished Dalmatian Print Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB1969
Black Cat Nails | Halloween - NB652
Spider Nails | Halloween - NB795
Glossy Nails Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4953
Leopard Print Nails with Decorations | Animal Print Nails - NB2588
Zebra and Leopard Prints with Flower Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2564
Chic Black Nails with Rhinestones for Valentine | Embellished Nails - NB4958
Rhinestone Design for Luxury French Nails | Embellished Nails - NB4949
Black Marble Nails Design | Marble Nails - NB4632
Marble Design for Black Nails | Marble Nails - NB4633
Chevron Tips and Black Rhinestones | Embellished Nails - NB4938
Stylish Black Nails Design for New Year | 2024 Nails - NB3701
Black Cat Nails | Halloween - NB543
Black Marble Nail with Rhinestones | Marble Nails - NB4639
Bat Nails | Halloween - NB373
Leopard Nails Design with Rhinestones | Animal Print Nails - NB2515
Dark Nails with Black Rhinestones | Embellished Nails - NB4916
Dark Wedding Embellished Flower Nail Art |Wedding-NB-D-297
Black Christmas Nails Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4926
Abstract Black Nails with Barbiecore Style Flowers | Abstract Nails - NB5508
Chrome Nails with Rhinestone Embellishments | Chrome Nails - NB5303
Dark Wedding Rhinestone Neon Nail Design|Wedding-NB-D-421
Dark Wedding Black and Accent Pink Nail Design |Wedding-NB-D-298
Dark Wedding Black Nail Design|Wedding-NB-D-431
Dark Wedding Embellished Stiletto Nail Design|Wedding-NB-D-435
Fancy Black Nails for Birthday | Birthday Nails - NB5154
Glitter Galaxy Nail Design for Dark Wedding |Wedding-NB-D-300
Black and Orange Nail Design for Dark Wedding|Wedding-NB-D-289
3D Cross Nails Design for Halloween | Halloween Cross Nails - NB6024
Red Rhinestone Design for Black Chrome Nails | Chrome Nails - NB5310
Dark Wedding Stiletto Flower Nail Designs|Wedding-NB-D-295
Chrome Nails Rose Design | Chrome Nails - NB5308
Dark Black Chrome Nails Design | Chrome Nails - NB5300
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.