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
Minimal Nails | Halloween - NB518
Luxury Stiletto Nails with Embellishment | St. Patrick's Day Nails- NB7893
Dark Wedding Embellished Stiletto Nail Design|Wedding-NB-D-435
Rhinestone Design for Luxury Matte Blue Nails | Embellished Nails - NB4933
Embellished Ombre Nails for Fall Wedding | Fall Nails - NB5589
Blood Nails | Halloween - NB584
Blood Nails | Halloween - NB625
Luxury Nails with Grid Geometric Pattern | Geometric Nails - NB5452
Short Nails With Rhinestones
Short Mickey Mouse Nails with Rhinestones | Cartoon Nails - NB6634
Short Baby Boomer Nails with Rhinestone Design | Classy Nails - NB4218
Gold Flowers for Birthday Blue Nails Design | Blue Birthday Nails - NB6434
Short Ombre Nails Rhinestone Design | Red Ombre Nails - NB6522
Luxury Prada Nails with Golden Foliage Design | Branded Nails - NB4264
Dark Wedding Black and Accent Pink Nail Design |Wedding-NB-D-298
Embellished Nails Kiss Design | Kiss Nails for Valentine - NB7213
Rhinestone Wedding Nails
Fall Wedding Mellow Rose Nails Design | Fall Nails - NB5663
Fall Wedding Light Purple Nails | Fall Nails - NB5659
Baby Boomer Glitter Nails Design | Baby Boomer Nails - NB5044
Light Coral Floral Ombre Nails for Fall Wedding | Fall Nails - NB5643
3D Floral Embellished Toenail Design for Honeymoon| Wedding-NB-D-634
Fall Wedding Long Square Nails with Gold Glitter | Fall Nails - NB5667
White Nails with Rhinestones
Green Nails with Dalmatian Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB1990
Embellished Silver and White Chinese New Year's Nails | 2024 Nails - NB3729
Red and Pink Nails with Leopard Spots | Animal Print Nails - NB2569
Elegant Baby Boomer Nails with Rhinestones | Baby Boomer Nails - NB5040
Luxury Nails with Chanel Theme | Branded Nails - NB4245
White Rhinestone Nails
Gemstone Design for Classy Olive Green Nails | Fall Nails - NB5760
Neutral Nails Accent Design | Spring Nails - NB4372
Nude Nails with Rhinestones
Bridesmaid Yellow Matte Crystal Nail Design| Wedding-NB-D-551
Embellished Dalmatian Print Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB1969
Luxury Christmas Trees Nails with Rhinestone | Winter - NB1293
Ombre Matte Nails with Rhinestones for Easter | Easter Nails - NB3527
Embellished Honeymoon Nail Design| Wedding-NB-D-412
Coffin Nails Chevron Design | French Manicure - NB3329
Prada Luxury Nails Design | Branded Nails - NB4263
Pink Nails with Rhinestones
Short Mismatched Blush Pink Nails with Leopard Print Accents | Anna Customized Nail Designs- NB7264
Peach Fuzz Nails with Embellishment | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1744
Pink Rhinestone Nails
Almond Nails with Embellished Crown for Birthday | Birthday Crown Nails - NB7076
Embellished Jelly Nails with French Tips | Jelly Nails - NB3988
Luxury Nails with 3D Roses for Valentine | Valentine's Rose Nails - NB7163
French Nails with Rhinestones
Pink Nails with Rhinestone French Tip | Spring Nails - NB4366
Rhinestone Design for Luxury French Nails | Embellished Nails - NB4949
Dark Blue Nails Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4945
Embellished Peach Fuzz Nails with Heart Design | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1909
Embellished Orange Nails With Dalmatian Print | Animal Print Nails - NB2007
Embellished Pink Nails Design | Spring Nails - NB4363
Black Nails with Rhinestones
Rhinestone Design for Luxury French Nails | Embellished Nails - NB4949
Dark Wedding Rhinestone Neon Nail Design|Wedding-NB-D-421
Black and White Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB4322
Rhinestone Design for Stiletto Nails | St. Patrick's Day Nails- NB7895
Dinner Table Nails | Thanksgiving | Holiday- NB1083
Stylish Black Nails Design for New Year | 2024 Nails - NB3701
Leopard Nails Design with Rhinestones | Animal Print Nails - NB2515
Chevron Tips and Black Rhinestones | Embellished Nails - NB4938
Black Rhinestone Nails
Dark Wedding Black Nail Design|Wedding-NB-D-431
Dark Wedding Studs Nail Design |Wedding-NB-D-288
Rhinestone Design for Black Dark Nails | Embellished Nails - NB4937
Marble Nails Design with Rhinestones | Embellished Nails - NB4960
Spider Nails | Halloween - NB795
Chic Black Nails with Rhinestones for Valentine | Embellished Nails - NB4958
Bling Coffin Nails
Embellished Green Nails Leopard Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2601
Bridal Shower Nail Art Design | Wedding-NB-D-81
Peach Fuzz Rhinestone Nails| Color of the Year 2024 - NB-D-174
Peach Fuzz Nails with Decorations and Butterflies | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1817
Ombre Nails with a White Bunny | Bunny Nails- NB7705
Luxury Green Nails Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4927
Christmas Tree Nails with Glitter Embellishment | Christmas | Winter - NB1234
Glitter Purple and Cute Kitty Cat Nails Design | Kitty Cat Nail Art - NB7148
Easy Nail Designs with Rhinestones
Short and Classy Wedding Nails with Rhinestones | Winter Wedding Nails - NB6682
Embellished Burnt Orange Office Nails | Professional Nails - NB3066
Snake and Rhinestone Nails Design | Snake Nails- NB8125
Easy Blossom Pink Nails Design for Valentine | Simple Valentine's Nails - NB7282
Glossy Easter Nails with Rhinestones | Easter Nails - NB3525
Red Nails with Rhinestones
Blood Nails | Halloween - NB584
Spring Nails with 3D Flowers | Spring Nails - NB3959
Hearts on Nails with Feather Design | Valentine Nails - NB2701
Embellished Glossy Nails with Leopard Print | Animal Print Nails - NB2582
Red and Pink Nails with Leopard Spots | Animal Print Nails - NB2569
Silver Decoration for Red Valentine Nails | Valentine's Heart Nails - NB7193
Embellished Red Ombre Nails | Red Ombre Nails Design - NB6532
Red Rhinestone Nails
Red and Yellow Nails Leopard Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2577
Red Ombre Nails Rhinestone Cuff Design | Red Ombre Nails - NB6528
Blood Nails | Halloween - NB584
Hearts on Nails with Feather Design | Valentine Nails - NB2701
Black Christmas Nails Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4926
Santa Claus Chrome Nails | Christmas | Winter - NB1324
Crystal Cranberry Nails Design | Thanksgiving Cranberry Nails - NB6190
Gold Rhinestones for Nails
Classy Holiday Nails with Flower Design | Holiday Nails - NB3794
Minimal Yellow Marble Nails Design | Marble Nails - NB4747
Elegant Chanel-inspired Nail Design | Branded Nails - NB4246
Double Micro French Manicure Design for Office | Professional Nails - NB2758
Black and White Leopard Print Nails with Embellishments | Animal Print Nails - NB4321
Brown Marble Nails Design | Marble Nails - NB4645
Gold Nails with Rhinestones
Long Square Nails with Hearts | Luxury Valentine Nails- NB7438
Bling Birthday Nails with Crystal Design | Birthday Nails - NB5468
16th Birthday Bling Nails | Birthday Nails - NB5183
Geometric LGBT Nails with Foil Design | Pride | LGBTQIA2S+ Nails - NB2392
Birthday Rose Gold Nails Design | Birthday Nails - NB5110
Crystal Cranberry Nails Design | Thanksgiving Cranberry Nails - NB6190
Ombre Nails with Rhinestones
Bling Ombre Nails | Embellished Nails - NB4940
Bridal Shower Glossy Rhinestone Nail Design | Wedding-NB-D-85
Pastel French Tips and Leopard Print | Animal Print Nails - NB2546
Embellished Pink Ombre Nails | Valentine's Heart Nails - NB7174
Embellished Gray Ombre Nails for Autumn Wedding | Fall Nails - NB5596
Baby Boomer Nails Minimal Design with Rhinestones | Classy Nails - NB4223
Embellished Ombre Nails with Panda | Panda Nails- NB7588
Almond Nail Designs with Rhinestones
Blue Nails with Shapes of Color | Blue Birthday Nails - NB6413
Embellished Mint Green Nail Design | Shimmer Nails - NB4158
Honeymoon Embellished Filigree Nails with Rhinestone | Wedding-NB-D-596
Pink Swirl Nails with Crystal Design | Valentine's Heart Nails - NB7178
Rhinestone Design for Green Striped French Manicure | Embellished Nails - NB4936
Bridesmaid Yellow Matte Crystal Nail Design| Wedding-NB-D-551
Crystal Cranberry Fruit Nails Design | Thanksgiving Cranberry Nails - NB6199
Birthday Nails with Rhinestones
Blue Nails with Shapes of Color | Blue Birthday Nails - NB6413
Simple Nails Design for 25th Birthday | 25th Birthday Nails - NB6885
Embellished Pink Nails for 16th Birthday | Birthday Nails - NB5179
Luxury Blue Nails with Embellishment | Blue Birthday Nails - NB6407
Nails with Blue Shades for Birthday | Blue Birthday Nails - NB6433
Brown Aurora Nails for Birthday | Classy Birthday Nails - NB6156
Blue Nails with Sparkle and Shine | Blue Birthday Nails - NB6408
Blue Russian Almond Nails with Embellishment | Blue Birthday Nails - NB6430
Stiletto Nails with Rhinestones
Rhinestone and Crystal Design Vampire Nails | Halloween Vampire Nails - NB5999
Rhinestone Design for Stiletto Nails | St. Patrick's Day Nails- NB7895
Dark Wedding Rhinestone Nail Designs|Wedding-NB-D-294
Blood Nails | Halloween - NB625
Embellished Red Chrome Nails | Chrome Nails - NB5295
Blue Nail Designs with Rhinestones
Dark Blue Nails Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4945
Blue Nails with Sparkle and Shine | Blue Birthday Nails - NB6408
Double French Peach Fuzz and Blue Butterfly Nails | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1798
Blue Rhinestone Nails
Bling Swirl Nails for Birthday Party | Blue Birthday Nails - NB6421
Rhinestone Design for Green Striped French Manicure | Embellished Nails - NB4936
Embellished Blue Ombre Nails | Winter 2025 Nails - NB6626
Blue Galaxy Nails with Rhinestones | Celestial Nails - NB4286
Vampire Nails | Halloween - NB540
Floral 3D Accent for Mint Green Nails | Shimmer Nails - NB4160
Silver Birthday Nails Design | Birthday Nails - NB5126
Brown Nails with Rhinestones
Brown Marble Nails Design | Marble Nails - NB4645
Short Luxury Mocha Mousse Nails with Hearts | Color of the Year 2025 - NB6997
Burberry Theme Nails for a Luxury Look | Branded Nails - NB4232
Chrome Cinnamon Slate Nails Design | Benjamin Moore Color Trend 2025 - NB6088
Classy Cinnamon Slate Nails Design | Benjamin Moore Color Trend 2025 - NB6095
Cinnamon Slate Nails Design for Autumn | Benjamin Moore Color Trend 2025 - NB6107
Embellished Ombre Stiletto Nails | St. Patrick's Day Nails- NB7890
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
Peach Fuzz Nails with Decorations and Butterflies | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1817
Christmas Nail Designs with Rhinestones
Encapsulated Embellished Snowman Nails | Christmas Nails - NB1681
Luxury Blue Nails with Silver Accent | Winter Nails Design - NB6744
Bling Red Nails for Christmas | Red Christmas Nails - NB6773
Chrome Nails with Rhinestones
Chrome Nails with Rhinestone Embellishments | Chrome Nails - NB5303
Black Chrome Nails with 3D Nail Charms | Chrome Nails - NB5305
Chrome Nails Rose Design | Chrome Nails - NB5308
Bling Red Nails for Christmas | Red Christmas Nails - NB6773
Elegant Black Chrome Nails Design | Chrome Nails - NB5317
Embellished Red Chrome Nails | Chrome Nails - NB5295
Pink Chrome Nails with a 3D Cat Design | Nafas Customized Nails- NB7904
Cute Nail Designs with Rhinestones
Super Cute Cat Design for Glitter Nails | Cute Cat Nail Art - NB7133
Short Mickey Mouse Nails with Rhinestones | Cartoon Nails - NB6634
Valentine Bears and Hearts Nails Design | Valentine's Cute Nails - NB7108
Simple Rhinestone Nails Design | Embellished Nails - NB4950
Baby Blue Nails Pink Heart Design | Blue Valentine Nails- NB7376
Mickey Mouse Design for Blue Ombre Nails | Cartoon Nails - NB6636
White Bunny for Baby Blue Nails | Bunny Nails- NB7680
Crystal Design Pink Nails with a Bunny | Bunny Nails- NB7691
Fall Nail Designs with Rhinestones
Fall Wedding Cherry Tomato Color Nails | Fall Nails - NB5648
Gradient Autumn Maple Leaf Nails with Embellishments | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1536
Brown Aurora Nails for Birthday | Classy Birthday Nails - NB6156
Matte Green and Yellow Nails with Rhinestone | Embellished Nails - NB4952
Ombre Sparkle Yellow Nails with Flowers | Yellow Birthday Nails - NB6447
Bridesmaid Orange Theme Chevron Nail Design| Wedding-NB-D-535
Chrome Cinnamon Slate Nails Design | Benjamin Moore Color Trend 2025 - NB6088
Autumn Wedding Embellished Ombre Gray Nails | Fall Nails - NB5623
Fancy Nail Designs with Rhinestones
Dark Blue Nails Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4945
Luxury Bling Nails for Birthday | Birthday Nails - NB5469
Long Versace Nails | Branded Nails - NB4267
Luxury Green Nails Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4927
White French Nails Chanel-inspired Design | Branded Nails - NB4242
Baby Boomer Chic Nails with Rhinestones | Baby Boomer Nails - NB5043
Glitter and Rhinestone Nails
Pink Nails with Embedded Rhinestones for Birthday | Birthday Nails - NB5130
White Shimmer Nails with Forest Green Accent for Fall Wedding | Fall Nails - NB5665
Simple Pink Nails Design with Hearts | Valentine's Heart Nails - NB7191
Glitter and Rhinestone Nails Design | Embellished Nails - NB4947
Blue Theme Leopard Print Embellished Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2620
Ombre Nails with a White Bunny | Bunny Nails- NB7705
Red Nails Royal Silhouette Cat Design | Silhouette Cat Nails - NB7152
Rose Gold Birthday Bling Nails | Birthday Nails - NB5098
Green Nails with Rhinestones
Embellished Tropical Leaf Nails | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1428
Embellished Green Nails Leopard Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2601
Christmas Tree Nail Design with Rhinestone | Winter - NB1288
Neon Green Marble Nails Design | Marble Nails - NB4707
Gemstone Accent Design for Olive Green Nails | Fall Nails - NB5749
Embellished Mint Green Nail Design | Shimmer Nails - NB4158
Green Rhinestone Nails
Toeails with Clover Design | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1479
Embellished Green Nails Leopard Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2601
Blood Nails | Halloween - NB584
3D Seahorse Design for Pastel Green Nails | Seahorse Nails- NB8288
Embellished Pink Nails Design | Spring Nails - NB4363
Green Marble Nails with Rhinestones | Marble Nails - NB4650
Ombre French Christmas Tree Nails with Rhinestones | Winter - NB1297
Halloween Nails with Rhinestones
Eyeball Nails | Halloween - NB449
Black Cat Nails | Halloween - NB543
Ghost Nails | Halloween - NB614
Black Cat Nails | Halloween - NB652
Skeleton Nails | Halloween - NB438
Minimal Nails | Halloween - NB518
Heart Rhinestone Nails
Heart Design for Pink Chrome French Nails | Valentine's Heart Nails - NB7190
Valentine Black and Pink Glossy Nails | Valentine Nails - NB2638
Chic Black Nails with Rhinestones for Valentine | Embellished Nails - NB4958
Short Luxury Mocha Mousse Nails with Hearts | Color of the Year 2025 - NB6997
Striped Coffin Nails with Hearts and Roses | Valentine's Rose Nails - NB7164
Purple Nail Designs with Rhinestones
Purple Marble Nails Rhinestone Design | Marble Nails - NB4660
Easy to Do Birthday Square Nails | 19th Birthday Nails - NB6870
Embellished Purple Nails with Marble Effect | Marble Nails - NB4664
Short Oval Nails with Purple Outline | Outline Nails - NB5416
Glitter Purple and Cute Kitty Cat Nails Design | Kitty Cat Nail Art - NB7148
Dark Wedding Black and Purple Nail Designs|Wedding-NB-D-292
Simple Purple and Yellow Nails Design for Birthday | 19th Birthday Nails - NB6866
Rhinestone Flower Nails
Floral 3D Accent for Mint Green Nails | Shimmer Nails - NB4160
Light Coral Floral Ombre Nails for Fall Wedding | Fall Nails - NB5643
Red Nails Royal Silhouette Cat Design | Silhouette Cat Nails - NB7152
Honeymoon 3D Pearl with Flower Toenail Design | Wedding-NB-D-590
Elegant Transparent Floral Nails for Easter | Easter Nails - NB3621
Silver Nails with Rhinestones
Skeleton Nails | Halloween - NB438
Embellished Nails with Glitter for Wedding | Classy Nails - NB3819
Silver and Red Glitter Design for Heart Nails | Valentine's Heart Nails - NB7208
Embellishment Silhouette Christmas Tree Nails | Christmas | Winter - NB1235
Silver Chrome Nails Cross Design | Cross Nails - NB6025
Super Cute Cat Design for Glitter Nails | Cute Cat Nail Art - NB7133
Summer Nails with Rhinestones
3D Sunflower and Ladybug Nails Design | Sunflower Nails - NB5239
Sunflower Inspired Marble Nails | Summer Marble Nails- NB8332
Bridal Shower Glossy Rhinestone Nail Design | Wedding-NB-D-85
Cloud Design for Ombre Nails | Cloud Nails - NB5086
Boho Wedding Embellished Gold Foil Nail Design|Wedding-NB-D-487
Bridal Shower Embellished Nail Design | Wedding-NB-D-79
White Nails with Clouds | Cloud Nails - NB5076
Yellow Marble Nails with Embellishments | Marble Nails - NB4752
Valentine Nails with Rhinestones
French Manicure Teddy Bear Design | Teddy Nails for Valentine - NB7231
Red Nails Design with Chrome Outline and Heart | Chrome Valentine's Nails- NB7397
Long Square Nails with Hearts | Luxury Valentine Nails- NB7438
Stamped Kiss Nails Design | Kiss Nails for Valentine - NB7214
Rhinestone Toe Nail Art
Embellished Crusie Wedding Toenail Design with Pearl| Wedding-NB-D-639
Bridesmais 3D Flower Green Toenail Design| Wedding-NB-D-534
Bridal Shower Embellished Milky Pink Toenail Design | Wedding-NB-D-614
Toeails with Clover Design | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1479
Honeymoon 3D Pearl with Flower Toenail Design | Wedding-NB-D-590
Emerald Green Toenail Design for Bridesmaid | Wedding-NB-D-546
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.
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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.