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
Black and White Leopard Print Nails with Embellishments | Animal Print Nails - NB4321
Glossy Black Nails with Leopard Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2586
French Manicure Design with Chanel Theme | Branded Nails - NB4243
Red Nails Design with Chrome Outline and Heart | Chrome Valentine's Nails- NB7397
Fancy Black Nails for Birthday | Birthday Nails - NB5154
Autumn Wedding Embellished Ombre Gray Nails | Fall Nails - NB5623
Versace-inspired Red Nails | Branded Nails - NB4269
Short Nails With Rhinestones
Marble Design for Black Nails | Marble Nails - NB4633
Nude Nails with Prada Accents | Branded Nails - NB4260
Embellished Black Toenail Design for Bridesmaid| Wedding-NB-D-557
Embellished Blue Ombre Nails | Blue Ombre Nails - NB6469
Pearly Nails for Work | Professional Nails - NB3048
Short Pink Nails with Rhinestones | Spring Nails - NB4362
Rhinestone Wedding Nails
Bridal Shower Embellished Milky Pink Toenail Design | Wedding-NB-D-614
Embellished Nails with Glitter for Wedding | Classy Nails - NB3819
Matte Baby Boomer Nails with Rhinestones | Baby Boomer Nails - NB5038
Baby Boomer Nails Rhinestone Accents | Baby Boomer Nails - NB5037
Orange Ombre Nails for Fall Wedding Design | Fall Nails - NB5586
White Nails with Rhinestones
Cute White Nails for Birthday | Birthday Nails - NB5147
Christmas Tree Nails with Rhinestones | Winter - NB1296
Bridal Shower Glossy Rhinestone Nail Design | Wedding-NB-D-85
Sunflower Accent Nail for Wedding Day | Sunflower Nails - NB5273
Red and Pink Nails with Leopard Spots | Animal Print Nails - NB2569
White Rhinestone Nails
Ghost Nails | Halloween - NB617
Burberry Theme Nails for a Luxury Look | Branded Nails - NB4232
Prada Nails Floral Design | Branded Nails - NB4262
Pastel French Tips and Leopard Print | Animal Print Nails - NB2546
Embellished Sunflower Nails for Wedding | Sunflower Nails - NB5276
Red Chrome Nails with Rhinestones | Chrome Nails - NB5298
Simple Wedding Nails with Borderline | Outline Nails - NB5408
Nude Nails with Rhinestones
X-long Nails Sunflower Design | Thanksgiving Sunflower Nails - NB6243
Glossy Geometric Peach Fuzz Nail Art | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1916
Peach Fuzz Heart Nails with Embellishment | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1906
Pastel French Tips and Leopard Print | Animal Print Nails - NB2546
Geometric Patterns on Peach Fuzz Nails | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1914
Coffin Nails with Broken Hearts | Heart Nails - NB4608
Minimal Nails | Halloween - NB518
Ivory Office Nails with Shimmer Design | Professional Nails - NB3054
Pink Nails with Rhinestones
Embellished Pink Nails for 16th Birthday | Birthday Nails - NB5179
Baby Boomer Nails with Rhinestones for Ring Finger | Baby Boomer Nails - NB5042
Glossy Ombre Nails Rhinestone Design | Pink Ombre Nails - NB6491
Embellished Peach Fuzz Nails with Dalmatian Print | Animal Print Nails - NB1987
Embellished Peach Fuzz Nails with Dalmatian Print | Animal Print Nails - NB1999
Striped Pink Nails Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4934
Beach Wedding 3D Flower Pink Tonail Design|Wedding-NB-D-491
Pink Rhinestone Nails
Bridesmais 3D Flower Green Toenail Design| Wedding-NB-D-534
Dalmatian Print Design on Pink Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB1974
Dalmatian Print Nails Rhinestone Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2002
Luxury Outline Nails with Pink Hearts for Valentine | Valentine's Heart Nails - NB7211
Dark Wedding Studs Nail Design |Wedding-NB-D-288
French Nails with Rhinestones
Eyeball Nails | Halloween - NB574
Elegant Blue Nails Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4954
Brown and White French Nails with Dalmatian Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB1980
Heart Design for Pink Chrome French Nails | Valentine's Heart Nails - NB7190
Yellow Nails with Green French Tips and Rhinestones | Embellished Nails - NB4961
Embellished Mint Green Nail Design | Shimmer Nails - NB4158
Black Nails with Rhinestones
Haunted House Nails| Halloween - NB618
Dark Nails with Decoration | Dark Nails - NB6588
Dark Wedding Embellished Stiletto Nail Design|Wedding-NB-D-435
Red Rhinestone Design for Black Chrome Nails | Chrome Nails - NB5310
Valentine Black and Pink Glossy Nails | Valentine Nails - NB2638
Red and Pink Nails with Leopard Spots | Animal Print Nails - NB2569
Black Rhinestone Nails
Dark Wedding Black Nail Design|Wedding-NB-D-431
Rhinestone Reindeer Nail Art | Embellished Nails - NB4948
Dark Wedding Black and Purple Nail Designs|Wedding-NB-D-292
Dark Wedding Embellished Stiletto Nail Design|Wedding-NB-D-435
Embellished Dark Wedding Nail Designs|Wedding-NB-D-285
Black Rhinestones for Dark Nails | Embellished Nails - NB4935
Embellished Nail Design with Rhinestone for Dark Wedding|Wedding-NB-D-290
Bling Coffin Nails
Fancy Black Nails for Birthday | Birthday Nails - NB5154
Dracula Nails | Halloween - NB451
Embellished Blue Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2618
Peach Fuzz Rhinestone Nail Design | Color of the Year 2024 - NB-D-211
Embellished Green Nails Leopard Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2601
Embellished Purple Nails with Marble Effect | Marble Nails - NB4664
Blue Nails with Decoration for Winter | Classy Winter Nails - NB6594
Easy Nail Designs with Rhinestones
Rhinestone Design for Luxury Matte Blue Nails | Embellished Nails - NB4933
Rhinestone Nails Design with a Heart for Birthday | Birthday Heart Nails - NB7065
Baby Blue Nails Pink Heart Design | Blue Valentine Nails- NB7376
Easy Blossom Pink Nails Design for Valentine | Simple Valentine's Nails - NB7282
Snake and Rhinestone Nails Design | Snake Nails- NB8125
Red Nails with Rhinestones
Red Nails Royal Silhouette Cat Design | Silhouette Cat Nails - NB7152
Red Chrome Nails with Rhinestones | Chrome Nails - NB5298
3D Zodiac Constellation Design for Starry Night Nails | Valentine's Starry Night Nails - NB7170
Red Nails with Floral Accents | Spring Nails - NB3958
Blood Nails | Halloween - NB625
Red Rhinestone Nails
Christmas Tree Nails with Glitter Embellishment | Christmas | Winter - NB1234
Embellished Glossy Nails with Leopard Print | Animal Print Nails - NB2582
Cranberry-Inspired Rhinestone Nails | Thanksgiving Cranberry Nails - NB6192
Elegant Black Chrome Nails Design | Chrome Nails - NB5317
Glossy French Nails with Dalmatian Print | Animal Print Nails - NB1998
Rhinestone Reindeer Nail Art | Embellished Nails - NB4948
Gold Rhinestones for Nails
Fancy Jeweled Boho Wedding Nail Design | Wedding-NB-D7
Embellished Crusie Wedding Toenail Design with Pearl| Wedding-NB-D-639
Double Micro French Manicure Design for Office | Professional Nails - NB2758
Crystal Cranberry Nails Design | Thanksgiving Cranberry Nails - NB6190
Short Luxury Mocha Mousse Nails with Hearts | Color of the Year 2025 - NB6997
Luxury Green Marble Nails for Office | Marble Nails - NB4656
Gold Nails with Rhinestones
Bunny Design for Luxury Glitter Nails | Bunny Nails- NB7696
Embellished Luxury New Year Nails | 2024 Nails - NB1365
Crystal Cranberry Nails Design | Thanksgiving Cranberry Nails - NB6190
Embellished Nails with Glitter for Wedding | Classy Nails - NB3819
Birthday Rose Gold Nails Design | Birthday Nails - NB5110
Bling Birthday Nails with Crystal Design | Birthday Nails - NB5468
Luxury Gold Birthday Nails Design | Birthday Nails - NB5096
Ombre Nails with Rhinestones
Easy to Do Birthday Square Nails | 19th Birthday Nails - NB6870
Fall Wedding Mellow Rose Nails Design | Fall Nails - NB5663
Ombre French Nails Heart Beat Design | Valentine's Heart Nails - NB7172
Bridal Shower Glossy Rhinestone Nail Design | Wedding-NB-D-85
Rhinestone Embellishments on Christmas Tree Nails| Winter - NB1290
Glossy Shimmer Peach Fuzz Nails and Heart Nail Art | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1880
Embellished Luxury Fall Wedding Ombre Nails | Fall Nails - NB5644
Almond Nail Designs with Rhinestones
Snake-inspired Rhinestone Nails | Snake Nails- NB8122
Heart Crystal Design for Neutral Swirl Nails | Valentine's Heart Nails - NB7198
Cinnamon Slate Nails with Accent | Benjamin Moore Color Trend 2025 - NB6090
Glossy Nails with Rhinestone Design Edges | Outline Nails - NB5424
Embellished Light Coral Nails for Fall Wedding | Fall Nails - NB5636
Embellishment Silhouette Christmas Tree Nails | Christmas | Winter - NB1235
Dark Wedding Filigree Flower Nails Design|Wedding-NB-D-419
Birthday Nails with Rhinestones
Birthday Rose Gold Nails Design | Birthday Nails - NB5110
Embellished Pink Nails for 16th Birthday | Birthday Nails - NB5179
Birthday Nails Design with Balloon and Glitter | Birthday Nails - NB5151
French Rhinestone Nails with Crown Design | Birthday Crown Nails - NB7079
Blue Nails with Shapes of Color | Blue Birthday Nails - NB6413
Blue Russian Almond Nails with Embellishment | Blue Birthday Nails - NB6430
16th Birthday Bling Nails | Birthday Nails - NB5183
Stiletto Nails with Rhinestones
Dark Wedding Rhinestone Nail Designs|Wedding-NB-D-294
Stiletto French Tips Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4943
Blood Nails | Halloween - NB625
Embellished Red Chrome Nails | Chrome Nails - NB5295
Black and Orange Nail Design for Dark Wedding|Wedding-NB-D-289
Blue Nail Designs with Rhinestones
Blue Ombre Glitter Nails | Blue Ombre Nails - NB6470
Blue Nails with Decoration for Winter | Classy Winter Nails - NB6594
Bright Ombre Nails with Rhinestone Design | Easter Nails - NB3522
Pastel Easter Nails Rhinestone Design | Easter Nails - NB3524
Bling Swirl Nails for Birthday Party | Blue Birthday Nails - NB6421
Blue Nails with Sparkle and Shine | Blue Birthday Nails - NB6408
Blue Rhinestone Nails
Lesbian Bling Nail Design | Pride | LGBTQIA2S+ Nails - NB2075
Pastel Galaxy Accent Nails | Celestial Nails - NB4292
Vampire Nails | Halloween - NB540
Embellished Blue Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2618
Bat Nails | Halloween - NB373
Brown Nails with Rhinestones
Flower and Leopard Print Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2553
Classy Burberry Nail Design with Rhinestones | Branded Nails - NB4229
Brown and White French Nails with Dalmatian Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB1980
Ombre Mocha Mousse Nails Rhinestone Design | Color of the Year 2025 - NB7018
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
Glossy Peach Fuzz Nails Butterfly Design | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1807
Christmas Nail Designs with Rhinestones
Glossy French Christmas Tree Nails with Rhinestone | Winter - NB1291
Luxury Christmas Trees Nails with Rhinestone | Winter - NB1293
Luxury Blue Nails with Silver Accent | Winter Nails Design - NB6744
Chrome Nails with Rhinestones
Chrome Nails Rose Design | Chrome Nails - NB5308
Silver Chrome Nails Cross Design | Cross Nails - NB6025
Birthday Rose Gold Nails Design | Birthday Nails - NB5110
Eyeball Nails | Halloween - NB574
Transparent Nails with Chrome Tips | French Manicure - NB3607
Cute Nail Designs with Rhinestones
Cute French Nails Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4924
Cute 3D Nails with Sunflower and Bee Design | Sunflower Nails - NB5238
Baby Blue Nails Pink Heart Design | Blue Valentine Nails- NB7376
Short Hello Kitty Nails | Bow Nails - NB5162
Pink Nails with Bear Design | Valentine's Cute Nails - NB7111
Encapsulated Embellished Snowman Nails | Christmas Nails - NB1681
Super Cute Cat Design for Glitter Nails | Cute Cat Nail Art - NB7133
White Bunny for Baby Blue Nails | Bunny Nails- NB7680
Fall Nail Designs with Rhinestones
X-long Nails Sunflower Design | Thanksgiving Sunflower Nails - NB6243
Fall Wedding Cherry Tomato Color Nails | Fall Nails - NB5648
Classy and Luxury Mocha Mousse Nails Design | Color of the Year 2025 - NB6922
Matte Green and Yellow Nails with Rhinestone | Embellished Nails - NB4952
Glitter and Rhinestone Design for Autumn Wedding Nails | Fall Nails - NB5624
Elegant Bordeaux Burgundy Nails | Fall Nails - NB5758
Fall Wedding Nails Rhinestone Design | Fall Nails - NB5619
Fancy Nail Designs with Rhinestones
Nails with Gucci Pattern | Branded Nails - NB4256
Christmas Tree Nail Design with Decorations| Winter - NB1289
Baby Boomer Chic Nails with Rhinestones | Baby Boomer Nails - NB5043
Embellished Rhinestone Nail Design for Boho Wedding |Wedding-NB-D-473
Rhinestone Outlines for Green and Yellow Zebra Nails | Outline Nails - NB5358
Beach Wedding 3D Flower Pink Tonail Design|Wedding-NB-D-491
Nude Nails with Prada Accents | Branded Nails - NB4260
Glitter and Rhinestone Nails
Dark Nails with Decoration | Dark Nails - NB6588
Coffin Nails Chevron Design | French Manicure - NB3329
Embellished Stiletto Nails with Cute Cat | Cute Cat Nail Art - NB7138
Embellished Gradient Nails with Wheat | Thanksgiving Wheat Nails - NB6293
Glitter and Rhinestone Design for Autumn Wedding Nails | Fall Nails - NB5624
Blood Nails | Halloween - NB630
Birthday Rose Gold Nails Design | Birthday Nails - NB5110
Embellished Blue Ombre Nails | Winter 2025 Nails - NB6626
Green Nails with Rhinestones
Green Nails with Nude Accents | Classy Birthday Nails - NB6170
Green Nails Gold Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4930
Bridesmais 3D Flower Green Toenail Design| Wedding-NB-D-534
Luxury Green Nails Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4927
Long Lime Green Nails with 3D Charms | Lime Green Nails- NB8302
Jade Green Toenail Design for Bridesmaid| Wedding-NB-D-558
Green Rhinestone Nails
Toeails with Clover Design | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1479
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
Blood Nails | Halloween - NB584
Green Nails Gold Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4930
Green Marble Nails with Rhinestones | Marble Nails - NB4650
Short Pink Nails with Rhinestones | Spring Nails - NB4362
Halloween Nails with Rhinestones
Ghost Nails | Halloween - NB617
Skeleton Nails | Halloween - NB438
Blood Nails | Halloween - NB584
Ghost Nails | Halloween - NB638
Eyeball Nails | Halloween - NB449
Haunted House Nails| Halloween - NB618
Blood Nails | Halloween - NB625
Heart Rhinestone Nails
Bling Nails with Pink Tips | Valentine's Heart Nails - NB7184
Ombre French Nails Heart Beat Design | Valentine's Heart Nails - NB7172
Micro French Tips for Long Valentine Nails | French Valentine Nails- NB7489
Rhinestone Hearts for Nails | Embellished Nails - NB4951
Pink Swirl Nails with Crystal Design | Valentine's Heart Nails - NB7178
Simple Pink Nails Design with Hearts | Valentine's Heart Nails - NB7191
Purple Nail Designs with Rhinestones
Birthday Party Nails Design | 18th Birthday Nails - NB6850
Purple Ombre Nails with Snake Print | Purple Ombre Nails - NB6521
Simple Purple and Yellow Nails Design for Birthday | 19th Birthday Nails - NB6866
Short Oval Nails with Purple Outline | Outline Nails - NB5416
Purple Marble Nails with Embellishments | Marble Nails - NB4661
Purple Marble Nails Rhinestone Design | Marble Nails - NB4660
Easy to Do Birthday Square Nails | 19th Birthday Nails - NB6870
Rhinestone Flower Nails
Flower and Leopard Print Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2553
White and Gold Fall Wedding Nails with Delicate Patterns | Fall Nails - NB5631
Gradient Lemon Yellow and Sky Blue Nails with Embellishments | Spring Nails- NB7961
Dark Wedding Filigree Flower Nails Design|Wedding-NB-D-419
Long Lime Green Nails with 3D Charms | Lime Green Nails- NB8302
Peach Fuzz Striped Nails with Flower Decoration | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1872
Silver Nails with Rhinestones
Embellished Luxury New Year Nails | 2024 Nails - NB1365
Embellished Nails with Glitter for Wedding | Classy Nails - NB3819
Silver and Red Glitter Design for Heart Nails | Valentine's Heart Nails - NB7208
Summer Nails with Rhinestones
Pastel Marble Nails with Black Rhinestones | Embellished Nails - NB4946
Colorful 20st Birthday Nails Design | Birthday Nails - NB5202
3D Seahorse Design for Pastel Green Nails | Seahorse Nails- NB8288
Peach Fuzz Rhinestone Nail Design | Color of the Year 2024 - NB-D-211
Valentine Nails with Rhinestones
Vintage Floral Nail Design with Stripes | Valentine Nails - NB2107
Rhinestone Design for Neutral Nails | Valentine's Heart Nails - NB7186
Embellished Celestial Nails Design | Valentine's Starry Night Nails - NB7167
Red and Pink Ombre Nails with Cuff Borderline | Outline Nails - NB5376
Heart Design French Mani and Rose Gold Nails | Valentine's Heart Nails - NB7192
Rhinestone Toe Nail Art
Honeymoon 3D Pearl with Flower Toenail Design | Wedding-NB-D-590
Bridesmais 3D Flower Green Toenail Design| Wedding-NB-D-534
3D Floral Embellished Toenail Design for Honeymoon| Wedding-NB-D-634
Silver and Pink Luxury Nails with Dalmatian Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2012
Emerald Green Toenail Design for Bridesmaid | Wedding-NB-D-546
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.