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
Matte Green and Yellow Nails with Rhinestone | Embellished Nails - NB4952
Bling Nails with Pink Tips | Valentine's Heart Nails - NB7184
Coffin Nails with Broken Hearts | Heart Nails - NB4608
Peach Fuzz 3D Crackle Nail Design| Color of the Year 2024 - NB-D-147
Long Red Nails with White Tips for Fall Wedding | Fall Nails - NB5600
Spider Nails | Halloween - NB795
Short Nails With Rhinestones
Luxury Shimmer Toenail Design for Honeymoon| Wedding-NB-D-636
Neutral Nails Accent Design | Spring Nails - NB4372
Leopard Nails Design with Rhinestones | Animal Print Nails - NB2515
3D Teddy Bear Design for Double French Nails | Teddy Nails for Valentine - NB7228
Wheat Painting for Short Square Nails | Thanksgiving Wheat Nails - NB6306
3D Floral Embellished Toenail Design for Honeymoon| Wedding-NB-D-634
Bridal Shower Crystals and Studs Nail Design | Wedding-NB-D-74
Rhinestone Wedding Nails
Fall Wedding Long Square Nails with Gold Glitter | Fall Nails - NB5667
White Shimmer Nails with Forest Green Accent for Fall Wedding | Fall Nails - NB5665
Embellished Baby Boomer Nails for Wedding | Classy Nails - NB4207
Sunflower Accent Nail for Wedding Day | Sunflower Nails - NB5273
Rhinestone Accent for Baby Boomer Nails | Baby Boomer Nails - NB5039
White Nails with Rhinestones
Embellished Orange Nails With Dalmatian Print | Animal Print Nails - NB2007
Birthday Nails Design with Balloon and Glitter | Birthday Nails - NB5151
Leopard Print Nails with Decoration | Animal Print Nails - NB2514
Zebra and Leopard Prints with Flower Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2564
French Rhinestone Nails with Crown Design | Birthday Crown Nails - NB7079
White Rhinestone Nails
Embellished Silver and White Chinese New Year's Nails | 2024 Nails - NB3729
Bunnies and Flowers for Spring Nails | Bunny Nails- NB7689
Dark Nails with Decoration | Dark Nails - NB6588
Chrome Nails with Rhinestone Embellishments | Chrome Nails - NB5303
Fancy Black Nails for Birthday | Birthday Nails - NB5154
Heart Design French Mani and Rose Gold Nails | Valentine's Heart Nails - NB7192
Nude Nails with Rhinestones
Toeails with Clover Design | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1479
Classy Nails with Modern Reverse French Design | Reverse French Nails - NB5568
Pastel Galaxy Accent Nails | Celestial Nails - NB4292
Peach Fuzz Nails with Decorations and Butterflies | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1817
Short Nude Nails with a Rhinestone for Office | Professional Nails - NB3290
Easter Floral Nails with Rhinestones Design | Easter Nails - NB3528
Pink Nails with Rhinestones
Embellished Stiletto Nails with Cute Cat | Cute Cat Nail Art - NB7138
Red and Pink Ombre Nails with Cuff Borderline | Outline Nails - NB5376
Peach Fuzz Flame Design on Stiletto Nail | Color of the Year 2024 - NB-D-205
Peach Fuzz Nails with Decorations| Color of the Year 2024 - NB1748
Reverse French Rhinestone Design | Baby Boomer Nails - NB5035
Pink Rhinestone Nails
Almond Nails with Embellished Crown for Birthday | Birthday Crown Nails - NB7076
Embellished Pink Nails Design | Spring Nails - NB4363
Luxury Outline Nails with Pink Hearts for Valentine | Valentine's Heart Nails - NB7211
Silver and Pink Luxury Nails with Dalmatian Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2012
Embellished Jelly Nails with French Tips | Jelly Nails - NB3988
French Nails with Rhinestones
Classy Long Grid Nails | Geometric Nail Art - NB5450
Black and White Dalmatian Print Glossy Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB1977
Cute French Nails Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4924
Red and Yellow Nails Leopard Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2577
Heart Design for Pink Chrome French Nails | Valentine's Heart Nails - NB7190
Sunflower Inspired Marble Nails | Summer Marble Nails- NB8332
Chanel Theme Long French Nails | Branded Nails - NB4248
Brown and White French Nails with Dalmatian Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB1980
Black Nails with Rhinestones
Luxury Crown Nails Design for Birthday | Birthday Crown Nails - NB7082
Abstract Black Nails with Barbiecore Style Flowers | Abstract Nails - NB5508
Black Rhinestone Nails
Dark Wedding Black and Purple Nail Designs|Wedding-NB-D-292
Spider Nails | Halloween - NB795
Chrome Nails with Rose Flower 3D Nail Charms | Chrome Nails - NB5315
Dark Nails with Black Rhinestones | Embellished Nails - NB4916
Bling Coffin Nails
Embellished Ombre Nails for Fall Wedding | Fall Nails - NB5589
Coffin Nails with Broken Hearts | Heart Nails - NB4608
Embellished Chrome Cross Nails | Cross Nails - NB6039
Foliage Accent Nails for Job Day | Professional Nails - NB3046
Dalmatian Print Nails with Rhinestone Design | Animal Print Nails - NB1981
Chrome Nails with Maple Leaves | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1524
Embellished Luxury New Year Nails | 2024 Nails - NB1365
Easy Nail Designs with Rhinestones
Wheat Nails Rhinestone Design | Thanksgiving Wheat Nails - NB6295
Brown and White French Nails with Dalmatian Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB1980
Embellished V-shape French Nails Design | French Manicure - NB3330
Blue Nails with Sparkle and Shine | Blue Birthday Nails - NB6408
Dior Nail Design with Rhinestones | Branded Nails - NB4251
Sky Blue and Lemon Yellow Nails with Ring Finger Design | Spring Nails- NB7965
Embellished Nails with Sunflowers | Thanksgiving Sunflower Nails - NB6244
A Heart Accent for Sky Blue and Lemon Yellow Nails | Spring Nails- NB7953
Red Nails with Rhinestones
Fall Wedding Cherry Tomato Color Nails | Fall Nails - NB5648
Red Chrome Nails with Rhinestones | Chrome Nails - NB5298
Embellished Glossy Nails with Leopard Print | Animal Print Nails - NB2582
Short Ombre Nails Rhinestone Design | Red Ombre Nails - NB6522
Red Ombre Nails with Embellished Accents | Red Ombre Nails Design- NB6535
Red Rhinestone Nails
Dark Black Chrome Nails Design | Chrome Nails - NB5300
Red and Yellow Nails Leopard Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2577
Gradient Autumn Maple Leaf Nails with Embellishments | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1536
Embellished Burnt Orange Office Nails | Professional Nails - NB3066
Cranberry-Inspired Rhinestone Nails | Thanksgiving Cranberry Nails - NB6192
Christmas Tree Nail Design with Rhinestone | Winter - NB1288
Gold Rhinestones for Nails
Luxury Gold Birthday Nails Design | Birthday Nails - NB5096
Glossy Black Nails with Leopard Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2586
Short Luxury Mocha Mousse Nails with Hearts | Color of the Year 2025 - NB6997
Sunflower Accent Nail for Wedding Day | Sunflower Nails - NB5273
Tropical Animal Nail Design| Tropical-NB-D-218
Blue Theme Nails with Colorful Shapes of Color Design | Blue Birthday Nails - NB6416
Gold Nails with Rhinestones
Zebra and Leopard Prints with Flower Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2564
Bling Birthday Nails with Crystal Design | Birthday Nails - NB5468
Boho Wedding Embellished Gold Foil Nail Design|Wedding-NB-D-487
Birthday Rose Gold Nails Design | Birthday Nails - NB5110
Ombre Nails with Rhinestones
Easy to Do Birthday Square Nails | 19th Birthday Nails - NB6870
Gradient Maple Leaves Nail Design | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1539
Beach Wedding Dark Nail Design| Wedding-NB-D-40
Ombre Matte Nails with Rhinestones for Easter | Easter Nails - NB3527
Long Ombre Mocha Mousse and Blue Nails Design | Color of the Year 2025 - NB7020
Blood Nails | Halloween - NB630
Christmas Tree Nails with Glitter Embellishment | Christmas | Winter - NB1234
Almond Nail Designs with Rhinestones
Gemstone Accent Design for Olive Green Nails | Fall Nails - NB5749
Green Nails with Pumpkin | Thanksgiving Pumpkin Nails - NB6206
Honeymoon Embellished Filigree Nails with Rhinestone | Wedding-NB-D-596
Ghost Nails | Halloween - NB617
Rainbow Leaf Nails | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1409
Heart Crystal Design for Neutral Swirl Nails | Valentine's Heart Nails - NB7198
Shimmer Mocha Mousse and White Nails for a Luxury Style | Color of the Year 2025 - NB6993
Birthday Nails with Rhinestones
Birthday Embellished Yellow Nails | Birthday Nails - NB5111
25th Holographic Birthday Nails | 25th Birthday Nails - NB6884
Rhinestone Nails Design with a Heart for Birthday | Birthday Heart Nails - NB7065
Neutral Nails Crown Design for Birthday | Birthday Crown Nails - NB7071
Blue and Black Nails Rhinestone Design | Blue Birthday Nails - NB6426
Simple Purple and Yellow Nails Design for Birthday | 19th Birthday Nails - NB6866
Chrome Birthday Nails Crown and Heart Design | Birthday Crown Nails - NB7081
Stiletto Nails with Rhinestones
Embellished Stiletto Nails with Pandas | Panda Nails- NB7580
Dark Wedding Stiletto Flower Nail Designs|Wedding-NB-D-295
Dark Wedding Black Nail Design|Wedding-NB-D-431
Luxury Ombre Stiletto Nails with Shamrocks | St. Patrick's Day Nails- NB7896
Embellished Nail Design with Rhinestone for Dark Wedding|Wedding-NB-D-290
Embellished Stiletto Nails with Cute Cat | Cute Cat Nail Art - NB7138
Blood Nails | Halloween - NB584
Blue Nail Designs with Rhinestones
Blue Nails with Sparkle and Shine | Blue Birthday Nails - NB6408
Light Blue Nails with Rhinestones | Embellished Nails - NB4944
Blue Gothic Almond Nails for Easter | Easter Nails - NB3649
Embellished Nails Cross Design | Cross Nails - NB6037
Bright Ombre Nails with Rhinestone Design | Easter Nails - NB3522
Blue Rhinestone Nails
Rhinestone Design for Watercolor Nails | Yellow Birthday Nails - NB6448
Cloud Design for Ombre Nails | Cloud Nails - NB5086
Bling Style Leaf Nails | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1449
Luxury Prada Nails with Golden Foliage Design | Branded Nails - NB4264
Simple Rhinestone Nails Design | Embellished Nails - NB4950
Dark Stiletto Nails with Silhouette Cat Accent | Silhouette Cat Nails - NB7151
Brown Nails with Rhinestones
Burberry Pattern on Nails with Embellishments | Branded Nails - NB4233
Brown Aurora Nails for Birthday | Classy Birthday Nails - NB6156
Mocha Mousse Glitter French Nails Design | Color of the Year 2025 - NB6949
Burberry Theme Nails for a Luxury Look | Branded Nails - NB4232
Rhinestone Design for Ombre Mocha Mousse Nails | Color of the Year 2025 - NB7022
Butterfly Rhinestone Nails
Peach Fuzz and Blue Nails with Decorations | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1819
Blue Nail Design with Butterfly for Bridesmaid | Wedding-NB-D-547
Double French Peach Fuzz and Blue Butterfly Nails | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1798
Glossy Peach Fuzz Nails Butterfly Design | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1807
Christmas Nail Designs with Rhinestones
Christmas Tree Nail Design with Rhinestone | Winter - NB1288
Encapsulated Embellished Snowman Nails | Christmas Nails - NB1681
Santa Claus Chrome Nails | Christmas | Winter - NB1324
Christmas Tree Nail Design with Decorations| Winter - NB1289
Chrome Nails with Rhinestones
Red Rhinestone Design for Black Chrome Nails | Chrome Nails - NB5310
Embellished Pink Pearl Nails | Classy Nails - NB4037
Bling Red Nails for Christmas | Red Christmas Nails - NB6773
Chrome Nails with Maple Leaves | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1524
Silver Chrome Nails Cross Design | Cross Nails - NB6025
Cute Nail Designs with Rhinestones
Cute 3D Nails with Sunflower and Bee Design | Sunflower Nails - NB5238
Baby Blue Nails Pink Heart Design | Blue Valentine Nails- NB7376
Valentine Bears and Hearts Nails Design | Valentine's Cute Nails - NB7108
Encapsulated Embellished Snowman Nails | Christmas Nails - NB1681
Glitter Purple and Cute Kitty Cat Nails Design | Kitty Cat Nail Art - NB7148
Leopard Cub French Nails | Leopard Nails- NB8078
Striped Pink Nails Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4934
Simple Rhinestone Nails Design | Embellished Nails - NB4950
Fall Nail Designs with Rhinestones
Abstract Dot Nails Design | Abstract Nails - NB5487
Blue Flowers for Nude Ombre Nails | Nude Ombre Nail Art - NB6541
Embellished Luxury Fall Wedding Ombre Nails | Fall Nails - NB5644
Burberry Pattern on Nails with Embellishments | Branded Nails - NB4233
Champagne Chrome Nails for Fall Wedding | Fall Nails - NB5588
Gradient Maple Leaves Nail Design | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1539
White Shimmer Nails with Forest Green Accent for Fall Wedding | Fall Nails - NB5665
Fall Wedding Cherry Tomato Color Nails | Fall Nails - NB5648
Fancy Nail Designs with Rhinestones
Boho Wedding Embellished Gold Foil Nail Design|Wedding-NB-D-487
Dark Wedding Rhinestone Neon Nail Design|Wedding-NB-D-421
Tropical Animal Nail Design| Tropical-NB-D-218
Peach Fuzz Rhinestone Nail Design | Color of the Year 2024 - NB-D-211
Bridesmais 3D Flower Green Toenail Design| Wedding-NB-D-534
Rhinestone Boho Nail Design |Wedding-NB-12
Transparent Nails with Chrome Tips | French Manicure - NB3607
Glitter and Rhinestone Nails
Yellow Nails with 3D Sunflower Design | Sunflower Nails - NB5236
Gold and White Nails Bunny Nails Design | Bunny Nails- NB7682
Halloween Vampire Theme Nails | Halloween Vampire Nails - NB6014
Coffin Nails Chevron Design | French Manicure - NB3329
Red and White Glitter Nails with Hearts | Valentine's Heart Nails - NB7197
Simple Pink Nails Design with Hearts | Valentine's Heart Nails - NB7191
Green Nails with Rhinestones
Bridesmais 3D Flower Green Toenail Design| Wedding-NB-D-534
Green Nails Gold Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4930
Rhinestone Design for Green Striped French Manicure | Embellished Nails - NB4936
Embellished Green Nails Leopard Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2601
Bright Pastel Nails for Spring | Shimmer Nails - NB4161
Green Tip Fall Wedding Nail Art | Fall Nails - NB5676
Green Nails with Dalmatian Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB1990
Green Rhinestone Nails
Blood Nails | Halloween - NB584
Pink Nails with Rhinestone French Tip | Spring Nails - NB4366
Matte Coffin Nails with Shamrock Design | St. Patrick's Day Nails- NB7875
Short Pink Nails with Rhinestones | Spring Nails - NB4362
Green Nails with Dalmatian Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB1990
Soft Baby Boomer Nails with Green Rhinestones | Classy Nails - NB4222
Embellished Green Nails Leopard Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2601
Halloween Nails with Rhinestones
Minimal Nails | Halloween - NB518
Eyeball Nails | Halloween - NB449
Black Cat Nails | Halloween - NB543
Vampire Nails | Halloween - NB544
Spider Nails | Halloween - NB795
Haunted House Nails| Halloween - NB618
Ghost Nails | Halloween - NB638
Heart Rhinestone Nails
Simple Wedding Nails with Borderline | Outline Nails - NB5408
Silver Decoration for Red Valentine Nails | Valentine's Heart Nails - NB7193
Soft Pink Nails with Hearts for Valentine | Valentine's Heart Nails - NB7196
Luxury Outline Nails with Pink Hearts for Valentine | Valentine's Heart Nails - NB7211
Embellished Peach Fuzz Nails with Heart Design | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1909
Romantic Matte Black Nails with Embellishment | Matte Valentine Nails- NB7447
Purple Nail Designs with Rhinestones
Easy to Do Birthday Square Nails | 19th Birthday Nails - NB6870
Rhinestone Design for Dark Purple Marble Nails | Marble Nails - NB4668
New Year Luxury Blue and Purple Nails | 2024 Nails - NB1363
Luxury Purple Marble Nails Design | Marble Nails - NB4669
Long Purple Nails with Marble Design | Marble Nails - NB4663
Rhinestone Flower Nails
X-long Nails Sunflower Design | Thanksgiving Sunflower Nails - NB6243
Elegant Transparent Floral Nails for Easter | Easter Nails - NB3621
Birthday Pink Shimmer Nails Design | Birthday Nails - NB5124
Bridesmaid Yellow Matte Crystal Nail Design| Wedding-NB-D-551
Dark Wedding Filigree Flower Nails Design|Wedding-NB-D-419
Silver Nails with Rhinestones
Silver Birthday Nails Design | Birthday Nails - NB5126
Honeymoon Shimmer Nail Design | Wedding-NB-D-600
Embellished Bridal Shower Nail Design| Wedding-NB-D-62
Embellished Chrome Cross Nails | Cross Nails - NB6039
Chrome Birthday Nails Crown and Heart Design | Birthday Crown Nails - NB7081
Embellishment Silhouette Christmas Tree Nails | Christmas | Winter - NB1235
Summer Nails with Rhinestones
Neon Gradient Nails with Seashell Accent | Seashell Nails- NB8225
Glitter Galaxy Nail Design for Dark Wedding |Wedding-NB-D-300
Luxury Shimmer Toenail Design for Honeymoon| Wedding-NB-D-636
Bright Colors Abstract Nail Design | Abstract Nails - NB5511
Bridal Shower Nail Art Design | Wedding-NB-D-81
Valentine Nails with Rhinestones
Rhinestone Hearts for Nails | Embellished Nails - NB4951
Blue Ballerina Nails for Valentine | Blue Valentine Nails- NB7377
Rhinestone Design for Neutral Nails | Valentine's Heart Nails - NB7186
Hearts on Nails with Feather Design | Valentine Nails - NB2701
Chic Black Nails with Rhinestones for Valentine | Embellished Nails - NB4958
Stamped Kiss Nails Design | Kiss Nails for Valentine - NB7214
Ombre French Nails Heart Beat Design | Valentine's Heart Nails - NB7172
Rhinestone Toe Nail Art
Embellished Crusie Wedding Toenail Design with Pearl| Wedding-NB-D-639
Luxury Shimmer Toenail Design for Honeymoon| Wedding-NB-D-636
Boho Wedding Embellished Gold Foil Nail Design|Wedding-NB-D-487
Boho Chic Wedding Toenail Design | Wedding-NB-D-28
Emerald Green Toenail Design for Bridesmaid | Wedding-NB-D-546
Toeails with Clover Design | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1479
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
Beach WeddingEmbellished Caviar Nail Design| Wedding-NB-D-46
Beach Wedding Dark Nail Design| Wedding-NB-D-40
Minimal New Year Nail Design | 2024 Nails - NB1341
Santa Claus Chrome Nails | Christmas | Winter - NB1324
Full Bling Christmas Tree Nails with Ornaments Design | Winter - NB1295
Full Bling on Nails with Christmas Trees | Winter - NB1292
Christmas Tree Nail Design with Decorations| Winter - NB1289
Embellishment Silhouette Christmas Tree Nails | Christmas | Winter - NB1235
Christmas Tree Nails with Glitter Embellishment | Christmas | Winter - NB1234
Boho Wedding Embellished Nail Design | Wedding-NB-D-31
Dinner Table Nails | Thanksgiving | Holiday- NB1083
Boho Chic Wedding Toenail Design | Wedding-NB-D-28
Fancy Jeweled Boho Wedding Nail Design | Wedding-NB-D7
Wave Surfing Nail Art | Sport | Travel and Tourism - NB963
Spider Nails | Halloween - NB795
Black Cat Nails | Halloween - NB652
Ghost Nails | Halloween - NB638
Blood Nails | Halloween - NB630
Blood Nails | Halloween - NB625
Haunted House Nails| Halloween - NB618
Ghost Nails | Halloween - NB617
Ghost Nails | Halloween - NB614
Blood Nails | Halloween - NB584
Eyeball Nails | Halloween - NB574
Vampire Nails | Halloween - NB573
Vampire Nails | Halloween - NB544
Black Cat Nails | Halloween - NB543
Vampire Nails | Halloween - NB540
Minimal Nails | Halloween - NB518
Dracula Nails | Halloween - NB466
Dracula Nails | Halloween - NB451
Eyeball Nails | Halloween - NB449
Skeleton Nails | Halloween - NB438
Bat Nails | Halloween - NB373
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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.