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
Honeymoon Embellished Filigree Nails with Rhinestone | Wedding-NB-D-596
Yellow Nails with Green French Tips and Rhinestones | Embellished Nails - NB4961
Gemstone Design for Classy Olive Green Nails | Fall Nails - NB5760
Glitter Purple and Cute Kitty Cat Nails Design | Kitty Cat Nail Art - NB7148
Embellished Watercolor Ombre Nails | Blue Ombre Nails - NB6473
Luxury Gold Birthday Nails Design | Birthday Nails - NB5096
Short Nails With Rhinestones
Bridal Shower Crystals and Studs Nail Design | Wedding-NB-D-74
Embellished Nails with Snowflake | Colorful Winter Nails - NB6717
Embellished Work Glossy Nude Nails | Professional Nails - NB3295
Minimal Yellow Marble Nails Design | Marble Nails - NB4747
Toeails with Clover Design | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1479
Embellished Pink Nails for Love Day | Valentine Nails - NB2641
Mix and Match Wheat Nails | Thanksgiving Wheat Nails - NB6284
French Rhinestone Nails with Crown Design | Birthday Crown Nails - NB7079
Rhinestone Wedding Nails
Bridal Shower Embellished Milky Pink Toenail Design | Wedding-NB-D-614
Beach Wedding 3D Flower Pink Tonail Design|Wedding-NB-D-491
Embellished Light Coral Nails for Fall Wedding | Fall Nails - NB5636
Embellished Bridal Shower Nail Design| Wedding-NB-D-62
Almond Peach Fuzz Leaf Nails for Wedding | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1676
Sunflower Accent Nail for Wedding Day | Sunflower Nails - NB5273
Reverse French Rhinestone Design | Baby Boomer Nails - NB5035
White Nails with Rhinestones
Toeails with Clover Design | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1479
Peach Fuzz Nails Dalmatian Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2005
Crown Design for French Manicure | Birthday Crown Nails - NB7085
Blood Nails | Halloween - NB584
Eyeball Nails | Halloween - NB449
Birthday Nails Design with Balloon and Glitter | Birthday Nails - NB5151
White Rhinestone Nails
Simple Rhinestone Nails Design | Embellished Nails - NB4950
Black Cat Nails | Halloween - NB543
Mocha Mousse Glitter French Nails Design | Color of the Year 2025 - NB6949
Bridesmaid Yellow Matte Crystal Nail Design| Wedding-NB-D-551
Honeymoon Glitter Nail Design with Rose| Wedding-NB-D-589
Rhinestone Swirls Design for Mocha Mousse Nails | Color of the Year 2025 - NB7049
Nude Nails with Rhinestones
Luxury Christmas Trees Nails with Rhinestone | Winter - NB1293
Fancy Jeweled Boho Wedding Nail Design | Wedding-NB-D7
Halloween Vampire Theme Nails | Halloween Vampire Nails - NB6014
4-Leaf Clover Nail Design | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1410
Hearts on Nails with Feather Design | Valentine Nails - NB2701
Nails with Black Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4925
Neutral Nails with White Flowers | Spring Nails - NB4365
Bridal Shower Minimal Accent Nail Design| Wedding-NB-D-69
Pink Nails with Rhinestones
Snake and Rhinestone Nails Design | Snake Nails- NB8125
Peach Fuzz and Blue Nails with Decorations | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1819
Bunnies and Flowers for Spring Nails | Bunny Nails- NB7689
Pink Nails with Bear Design | Valentine's Cute Nails - NB7111
Pink Rhinestone Nails
Pink Nails with Embedded Rhinestones for Birthday | Birthday Nails - NB5130
Almond Nails with Embellished Crown for Birthday | Birthday Crown Nails - NB7076
Silver and Pink Luxury Nails with Dalmatian Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2012
Dalmatian Print Design on Pink Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB1974
Neon Marble Nails Rhinestone Design | Marble Nails - NB4705
Dog Paw Print for Pink Ombre Nails | Dog Nail Designs- NB7530
Boho Wedding Embellished Nail Design | Wedding-NB-D-31
Embellished Pink Nails Design | Spring Nails - NB4363
French Nails with Rhinestones
Chanel Theme Long French Nails | Branded Nails - NB4248
Dracula Nails | Halloween - NB451
Peach Fuzz Heart Nails with Embellishment | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1906
Pink Nails with Rhinestone French Tip | Spring Nails - NB4366
Micro French Tips for Long Valentine Nails | French Valentine Nails- NB7489
Black Nails with Rhinestones
Eyeball Nails | Halloween - NB449
Dark Nails with Decoration | Dark Nails - NB6588
Rhinestone Design for Luxury French Nails | Embellished Nails - NB4949
Dark Wedding Black and Accent Pink Nail Design |Wedding-NB-D-298
Embellished Black Square Nails Design | St. Patrick's Day Nails- NB7865
Red Rhinestone Design for Black Chrome Nails | Chrome Nails - NB5310
Dinner Table Nails | Thanksgiving | Holiday- NB1083
Black Rhinestone Nails
Chevron Tips and Black Rhinestones | Embellished Nails - NB4938
Marble Nails Design with Rhinestones | Embellished Nails - NB4960
Rhinestone Reindeer Nail Art | Embellished Nails - NB4948
Easy Dark Nails Design with Rhinestones | Embellished Nails - NB4959
Dark Wedding Balck and Gray Nail Design|Wedding-NB-D-422
Rhinestone Design for Black Dark Nails | Embellished Nails - NB4937
Bling Coffin Nails
Blue Nails with Decoration for Winter | Classy Winter Nails - NB6594
Matte Green and Yellow Nails with Rhinestone | Embellished Nails - NB4952
Birthday Nails Rhinestone Design | Birthday Nails - NB5146
Embellished Tropical Flamingo Nail Design| Tropical-NB-D-125
Bunny Design for Luxury Glitter Nails | Bunny Nails- NB7696
Easy Nail Designs with Rhinestones
Ivory Office Nails with Shimmer Design | Professional Nails - NB3054
Embellished Orange Nails with Dalmatian Print | Animal Print Nails - NB1995
Nude Nails Leaf Art | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1450
Crystal Cranberry Fruit Nails Design | Thanksgiving Cranberry Nails - NB6199
Transparent Nails with Chrome Tips | French Manicure - NB3607
Dalmatian Print Nails Rhinestone Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2002
Red Nails with Rhinestones
Cranberry-Inspired Rhinestone Nails | Thanksgiving Cranberry Nails - NB6192
Red Ombre Nails Rhinestone Cuff Design | Red Ombre Nails - NB6528
Elegant Red Nails Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4939
Red and White Glitter Nails with Hearts | Valentine's Heart Nails - NB7197
Short Ombre Nails Rhinestone Design | Red Ombre Nails - NB6522
Glossy French Nails with Dalmatian Print | Animal Print Nails - NB1998
Elegant Bordeaux Burgundy Nails | Fall Nails - NB5758
Embellished Glossy Nails with Leopard Print | Animal Print Nails - NB2582
Red Rhinestone Nails
Black Christmas Nails Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4926
Hearts on Nails with Feather Design | Valentine Nails - NB2701
Nude Nails Design with Vampire Fangs | Halloween Vampire Nails - NB6015
Red Nails Royal Silhouette Cat Design | Silhouette Cat Nails - NB7152
Dark Black Chrome Nails Design | Chrome Nails - NB5300
Rhinestone Reindeer Nail Art | Embellished Nails - NB4948
Gold Rhinestones for Nails
Nails with Diamond Design | Embellished Nails - NB4941
Black Cat Nails | Halloween - NB652
Chrome Embellished Nails with Maple Leaves | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1508
Crystal Cranberry Nails Design | Thanksgiving Cranberry Nails - NB6190
Blue Theme Nails with Colorful Shapes of Color Design | Blue Birthday Nails - NB6416
Short Luxury Mocha Mousse Nails with Hearts | Color of the Year 2025 - NB6997
Luxury Green Nails Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4927
Bling Birthday Nails with Crystal Design | Birthday Nails - NB5468
Gold Nails with Rhinestones
Rose Gold Birthday Bling Nails | Birthday Nails - NB5098
Zebra and Leopard Prints with Flower Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2564
Embellished Classy Nails Design for Holiday | Holiday Nails - NB3792
Geometric LGBT Nails with Foil Design | Pride | LGBTQIA2S+ Nails - NB2392
White and Gold Fall Wedding Nails with Delicate Patterns | Fall Nails - NB5631
Ombre Nails with Rhinestones
Glossy French Nails with Dalmatian Print | Animal Print Nails - NB1998
Blue Ombre Glitter Nails | Blue Ombre Nails - NB6470
Embellished Red Ombre Nails | Red Ombre Nails Design - NB6532
Ombre Mocha Mousse Nails Rhinestone Design | Color of the Year 2025 - NB7018
Ombre French Christmas Tree Nails with Rhinestones | Winter - NB1297
Almond Nail Designs with Rhinestones
Sunflower Accent Nail for Wedding Day | Sunflower Nails - NB5273
Embellished Easter Eggs Nail Art | Easter Nails - NB3440
Red and White Glitter Nails with Hearts | Valentine's Heart Nails - NB7197
Double French Peach Fuzz and Blue Butterfly Nails | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1798
Leopard Pattern Nails with Rhinestones | Animal Print Nails - NB2534
Birthday Nails with Rhinestones
Birthday French with Crown Nail Charms | Birthday Crown Nails - NB7073
Luxury Crown Nails Design for Birthday | Birthday Crown Nails - NB7082
Rose Gold Birthday Bling Nails | Birthday Nails - NB5098
Gold Flowers for Birthday Blue Nails Design | Blue Birthday Nails - NB6434
Luxury Gold Birthday Nails Design | Birthday Nails - NB5096
Fancy Yellow Nails for Birthday | Birthday Nails - NB5144
Stiletto Nails with Rhinestones
Rhinestone Design for Stiletto Heart Nails | Valentine's Heart Nails - NB7195
Embellished Stiletto Nails with Pandas | Panda Nails- NB7580
Embellished Stiletto Nails with Cute Cat | Cute Cat Nail Art - NB7138
Rhinestone Design for Stiletto Nails | St. Patrick's Day Nails- NB7895
Dark Stiletto Nails with Silhouette Cat Accent | Silhouette Cat Nails - NB7151
3D Nail Charm Outline for Pink Leopard Nails | Outline Nails - NB5343
Blue Nail Designs with Rhinestones
Bright Ombre Nails with Rhinestone Design | Easter Nails - NB3522
Midnight Blue Nails With Tiny Star Designs | Nita Customized Nail Designs- NB7350
Blue and Black Nails Rhinestone Design | Blue Birthday Nails - NB6426
Blue Ballerina Nails for Valentine | Blue Valentine Nails- NB7377
Rhinestone French Tip Nails | Embellished Nails - NB4955
Gradient Lemon Yellow and Sky Blue Nails with Embellishments | Spring Nails- NB7961
Blue Rhinestone Nails
Rhinestone Design for Matte Blue Nails | Embellished Nails - NB4956
Vampire Nails | Halloween - NB540
Light Blue Nails with Rhinestones | Embellished Nails - NB4944
Dark Stiletto Nails with Silhouette Cat Accent | Silhouette Cat Nails - NB7151
Honeymoon Toenail Design|Wedding-NB-D-460
Brown Nails with Rhinestones
Embellished Ombre Stiletto Nails | St. Patrick's Day Nails- NB7890
Luxury Nails with Mocha Mousse Accent | Color of the Year 2025 - NB6978
Shimmer Design for Ombre Mocha Mousse Nails | Color of the Year 2025 - NB7015
Luxury Brown Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB4340
Leopard Theme Nails with Embellishment | Leopard Nails- NB8075
Butterfly Rhinestone Nails
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
Blue Nail Design with Butterfly for Bridesmaid | Wedding-NB-D-547
Glossy Peach Fuzz Nails Butterfly Design | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1807
Christmas Nail Designs with Rhinestones
Rhinestone Reindeer Nail Art | Embellished Nails - NB4948
Full Rhinestone French Nails with Christmas Trees | Winter - NB1294
Santa Claus Chrome Nails | Christmas | Winter - NB1324
Ombre French Christmas Tree Nails with Rhinestones | Winter - NB1297
Chrome Nails with Rhinestones
Chrome Embellished Nails with Maple Leaves | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1508
Silver Birthday Nails Design | Birthday Nails - NB5126
Silver Chrome Nails Cross Design | Cross Nails - NB6025
Red Nails Design with Chrome Outline and Heart | Chrome Valentine's Nails- NB7397
Cute Nail Designs with Rhinestones
Pink Nails with Bear Design | Valentine's Cute Nails - NB7111
Leopard Cub French Nails | Leopard Nails- NB8078
Embellished Blue and Pink Nails with Mini Mouse | Cartoon Nails - NB6641
Short Hello Kitty Nails | Bow Nails - NB5162
Super Cute Cat Design for Glitter Nails | Cute Cat Nail Art - NB7133
Mickey Mouse Design for Blue Ombre Nails | Cartoon Nails - NB6636
Striped Pink Nails Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4934
Short Mickey Mouse Nails with Rhinestones | Cartoon Nails - NB6634
Fall Nail Designs with Rhinestones
Gradient Autumn Maple Leaf Nails with Embellishments | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1536
Gemstone Accent Design for Olive Green Nails | Fall Nails - NB5749
Bridal Shower Glossy Rhinestone Nail Design | Wedding-NB-D-85
White and Gold Fall Wedding Nails with Delicate Patterns | Fall Nails - NB5631
Light Coral Floral Ombre Nails for Fall Wedding | Fall Nails - NB5643
Green Fall Wedding Nails Design | Fall Nails - NB5587
Yellow Nails with Green French Tips and Rhinestones | Embellished Nails - NB4961
Classy Burberry Nail Design with Rhinestones | Branded Nails - NB4229
Fancy Nail Designs with Rhinestones
Bridal Shower Glossy Rhinestone Nail Design | Wedding-NB-D-85
Embellished Rhinestone Nail Design for Boho Wedding |Wedding-NB-D-473
Full Bling Christmas Tree Nails with Ornaments Design | Winter - NB1295
Short Baby Boomer Nails Glitter Design | Baby Boomer Nails - NB5048
Luxury Baby Boomer Nails | Classy Nails - NB4219
Luxury Crown Nails Design for Birthday | Birthday Crown Nails - NB7082
Glitter and Rhinestone Nails
Blood Nails | Halloween - NB630
Stylish White Snow Nails | Sherwin William Color Capsule 2025 - NB6401
Ombre Nails Glitter and Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4921
Blue Ombre Glitter Nails | Blue Ombre Nails - NB6470
Black Nails with Glitter Cat Design | Cat Nail Art - NB7121
Gradient Lemon Yellow and Sky Blue Nails with Embellishments | Spring Nails- NB7961
Silver and Red Glitter Design for Heart Nails | Valentine's Heart Nails - NB7208
Glitter and Rhinestone Design for Yellow Nails | Embellished Nails - NB4957
Green Nails with Rhinestones
Luxury Stiletto Nails with Embellishment | St. Patrick's Day Nails- NB7893
Tropical Leaf Nail Art with Rhinestones | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1447
Green Marble Nails with Rhinestones | Marble Nails - NB4650
Chrome Embellished Nails with Maple Leaves | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1508
Green Rhinestone Nails
Green Marble Nails with Rhinestones | Marble Nails - NB4650
Bridesmais 3D Flower Green Toenail Design| Wedding-NB-D-534
Pink Nails with Rhinestone French Tip | Spring Nails - NB4366
Toeails with Clover Design | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1479
Embellished Pink Nails Design | Spring Nails - NB4363
Matte Coffin Nails with Shamrock Design | St. Patrick's Day Nails- NB7875
Short Pink Nails with Rhinestones | Spring Nails - NB4362
Halloween Nails with Rhinestones
Spider Nails | Halloween - NB795
Dracula Nails | Halloween - NB451
Haunted House Nails| Halloween - NB618
Blood Nails | Halloween - NB630
Vampire Nails | Halloween - NB573
Eyeball Nails | Halloween - NB449
Dracula Nails | Halloween - NB466
Heart Rhinestone Nails
Black Cat Nails with Rhinestone Design | Black Cat Nails - NB7123
Striped Coffin Nails with Hearts and Roses | Valentine's Rose Nails - NB7164
Peach Fuzz Heart Nails with Embellishment | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1906
Almond Broken Heart Nails | Heart Nails - NB4604
Pink Swirl Nails with Crystal Design | Valentine's Heart Nails - NB7178
Purple Nail Designs with Rhinestones
Short Oval Nails with Purple Outline | Outline Nails - NB5416
Purple Marble Nails with Decorations | Marble Nails - NB4671
Purple Nails with 3D Wheat | Thanksgiving Wheat Nails - NB6297
Embellished Mauve Nails for Work | Professional Nails - NB3299
Luxury Purple Marble Nails Design | Marble Nails - NB4669
Rhinestone Flower Nails
Embellished Tropical Flamingo Nail Design| Tropical-NB-D-125
Classy Nails with Simple Floral Design | Classy Nails - NB5582
Peach Fuzz Rhinestone Nail Design | Color of the Year 2024 - NB-D-211
Bridesmais 3D Flower Green Toenail Design| Wedding-NB-D-534
Tropical Flower with Animal Print Nail Design| Tropical-NB-D-220
Light Coral Floral Ombre Nails for Fall Wedding | Fall Nails - NB5643
Bridesmaid Yellow Matte Crystal Nail Design| Wedding-NB-D-551
Silver Nails with Rhinestones
Transparent Nails with Chrome Tips | French Manicure - NB3607
Embellished Silver and White Chinese New Year's Nails | 2024 Nails - NB3729
Chrome Birthday Nails Crown and Heart Design | Birthday Crown Nails - NB7081
Silver Chrome Nails Cross Design | Cross Nails - NB6025
Summer Nails with Rhinestones
Yellow Marble Nails with Embellishments | Marble Nails - NB4752
Black and Orange Nail Design for Dark Wedding|Wedding-NB-D-289
Bridal Shower Nail Art Design | Wedding-NB-D-81
Minimal Yellow Marble Nails Design | Marble Nails - NB4747
White Nails with Clouds | Cloud Nails - NB5076
Cloud Design for Ombre Nails | Cloud Nails - NB5086
Birthday Embellished Yellow Nails | Birthday Nails - NB5111
Valentine Nails with Rhinestones
Silver and Red Glitter Design for Heart Nails | Valentine's Heart Nails - NB7208
Vintage Floral Nail Design with Stripes | Valentine Nails - NB2107
Rhinestone Design for Stiletto Heart Nails | Valentine's Heart Nails - NB7195
Rhinestone Toe Nail Art
Embellished French Nail Design for Cruise Wedding| Wedding-NB-D-638
Emerald Green Toenail Design for Bridesmaid | Wedding-NB-D-546
Beach Wedding 3D Flower Pink Tonail Design|Wedding-NB-D-491
Toeails with Clover Design | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1479
3D Floral Embellished Toenail Design for Honeymoon| Wedding-NB-D-634
Luxury Shimmer Toenail Design for Honeymoon| Wedding-NB-D-636
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.