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
Green Nails with Pumpkin | Thanksgiving Pumpkin Nails - NB6206
Blue Nails with Sparkle and Shine | Blue Birthday Nails - NB6408
3D Cross Nails Design for Halloween | Halloween Cross Nails - NB6024
Dracula Nails | Halloween - NB451
Luxury Stiletto Nails with Embellishment | St. Patrick's Day Nails- NB7893
Peach Fuzz 3D Crackle Nail Design| Color of the Year 2024 - NB-D-147
Luxury Ombre Stiletto Nails with Shamrocks | St. Patrick's Day Nails- NB7896
Short Nails With Rhinestones
Black Marble Nails Design | Marble Nails - NB4632
Dark Wedding Black and Accent Pink Nail Design |Wedding-NB-D-298
Pink Chrome Nails with a 3D Cat Design | Nafas Customized Nails- NB7904
Marble Design for Black Nails | Marble Nails - NB4633
Short Baby Boomer Nails with Rhinestone Design | Classy Nails - NB4218
Embellished Nails Kiss Design | Kiss Nails for Valentine - NB7213
Rhinestone Wedding Nails
Baby Boomer Glitter Nails Design | Baby Boomer Nails - NB5044
Fall Wedding Nails Rhinestone Design | Fall Nails - NB5619
Glitter and Rhinestone Design for Autumn Wedding Nails | Fall Nails - NB5624
Light Coral Floral Ombre Nails for Fall Wedding | Fall Nails - NB5643
Embellished Luxury Fall Wedding Ombre Nails | Fall Nails - NB5644
Orange Ombre Nails for Fall Wedding Design | Fall Nails - NB5586
Matte Baby Boomer Nails with Rhinestones | Baby Boomer Nails - NB5038
White Nails with Rhinestones
Yellow French Nails with Dalmatian Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB1968
Silver and Pink Luxury Nails with Dalmatian Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2012
Zebra and Leopard Prints with Flower Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2564
Dalmatian Print Design on Pink Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB1974
White Rhinestone Nails
Rhinestone Design for Luxury French Nails | Embellished Nails - NB4949
Peach Fuzz Nails with Rhinestone | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1747
3D Sunflower and Ladybug Nails Design | Sunflower Nails - NB5239
Luxury Nails with Mocha Mousse Accent | Color of the Year 2025 - NB6978
Silver and Red Glitter Design for Heart Nails | Valentine's Heart Nails - NB7208
Short Baby Boomer Nails Glitter Design | Baby Boomer Nails - NB5048
Ombre Matte Nails with Rhinestones for Easter | Easter Nails - NB3527
Nude Nails with Rhinestones
Ombre Matte Nails with Rhinestones for Easter | Easter Nails - NB3527
Minimal New Year Nail Design | 2024 Nails - NB1341
Embellished Nails Kiss Design | Kiss Nails for Valentine - NB7213
Neutral-toned Glossy Nails with Tiny Metallic Dots | Nora Customized Nail Designs- NB7334
Embellished Tropical Leaf Nails | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1428
Classy Long Grid Nails | Geometric Nail Art - NB5450
Honeymoon Shimmer Nail Design | Wedding-NB-D-600
Pink Nails with Rhinestones
Embellished Baby Boomer Nails for Wedding | Classy Nails - NB4207
French Manicure Teddy Bear Design | Teddy Nails for Valentine - NB7231
Soft Pink Nails with Hearts for Valentine | Valentine's Heart Nails - NB7196
Blue Theme Leopard Print Embellished Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2620
Pink Rhinestone Nails
Embellished Pink Nails for 16th Birthday | Birthday Nails - NB5179
3D Nail Charm Outline for Pink Leopard Nails | Outline Nails - NB5343
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
French Nails with Rhinestones
Elegant Transparent Floral Nails for Easter | Easter Nails - NB3621
Chanel-inspired Nails with Ombre French Accents | Branded Nails - NB4244
Embellished Green Nails Leopard Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2601
Full Rhinestone French Nails with Christmas Trees | Winter - NB1294
Embellished French Nail Design for Cruise Wedding| Wedding-NB-D-638
Glossy Peach Fuzz Nails Butterfly Design | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1807
Black Nails with Rhinestones
Ghost Nails | Halloween - NB614
Vampire Nails | Halloween - NB540
Dark Wedding Rhinestone Nail Designs|Wedding-NB-D-294
Dark Nails Swirl Design | Dark Nails - NB6592
Dracula Nails | Halloween - NB466
Black Rhinestone Nails
Neutral Nails Flower Accent | Classy Nails - NB4042
Dark Wedding Black and Purple Nail Designs|Wedding-NB-D-292
Rhinestone Reindeer Nail Art | Embellished Nails - NB4948
Marble Nails Design with Rhinestones | Embellished Nails - NB4960
Nails with Black Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4925
Chevron Tips and Black Rhinestones | Embellished Nails - NB4938
Bling Coffin Nails
Valentine Bears and Hearts Nails Design | Valentine's Cute Nails - NB7108
Reverse French Rhinestone Design | Baby Boomer Nails - NB5035
Cute French Nails Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4924
Skeleton Nails | Halloween - NB438
Neutral Nails Flower Accent | Classy Nails - NB4042
Leopard Print Nails with Decorations | Animal Print Nails - NB2588
Embellished Orange Nails with Dalmatian Print | Animal Print Nails - NB1995
Easy Nail Designs with Rhinestones
White Bunny for Baby Blue Nails | Bunny Nails- NB7680
Long Red Nails with White Tips for Fall Wedding | Fall Nails - NB5600
Mother in Law Embellished Studs Nail Design| Wedding-NB-D-261
Prada Luxury Nails Design | Branded Nails - NB4263
Honeymoon Glitter Nail Design with Rose| Wedding-NB-D-589
Red Nails with Rhinestones
Glossy French Nails with Dalmatian Print | Animal Print Nails - NB1998
Vampire Nails | Halloween - NB544
Red and Pink Ombre Nails with Cuff Borderline | Outline Nails - NB5376
Ombre French Nails Heart Beat Design | Valentine's Heart Nails - NB7172
Silver and Red Glitter Design for Heart Nails | Valentine's Heart Nails - NB7208
Red Rhinestone Nails
Red Nails Royal Silhouette Cat Design | Silhouette Cat Nails - NB7152
Crystal Cranberry Nails Design | Thanksgiving Cranberry Nails - NB6190
Embellishment Silhouette Christmas Tree Nails | Christmas | Winter - NB1235
Rhinestone Hearts for Nails | Embellished Nails - NB4951
Red Rhinestone Design for Black Chrome Nails | Chrome Nails - NB5310
Gold Rhinestones for Nails
Eyeball Nails | Halloween - NB449
Classy Holiday Nails with Flower Design | Holiday Nails - NB3794
Blue and Black Nails Rhinestone Design | Blue Birthday Nails - NB6426
Wheat Nails Rhinestone Design | Thanksgiving Wheat Nails - NB6295
Elegant Chanel-inspired Nail Design | Branded Nails - NB4246
Black Cat Nails | Halloween - NB652
Green Nails Gold Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4930
Gold Nails with Rhinestones
Crystal Cranberry Nails Design | Thanksgiving Cranberry Nails - NB6190
Gold and White Nails Bunny Nails Design | Bunny Nails- NB7682
16th Birthday Bling Nails | Birthday Nails - NB5183
Embellished Nails with Glitter for Wedding | Classy Nails - NB3819
Luxury Gold Birthday Nails Design | Birthday Nails - NB5096
Geometric LGBT Nails with Foil Design | Pride | LGBTQIA2S+ Nails - NB2392
Ombre Nails with Rhinestones
Wave Surfing Nail Art | Sport | Travel and Tourism - NB963
Embellished Ombre Stiletto Nails | St. Patrick's Day Nails- NB7890
Minimal Nails | Halloween - NB518
Ombre French Christmas Tree Nails with Rhinestones | Winter - NB1297
Almond-shaped Brown Nails for Fall Wedding | Fall Nails - NB5642
Ombre Nails with a White Bunny | Bunny Nails- NB7705
Dracula Nails | Halloween - NB466
Almond Nail Designs with Rhinestones
Embellished Dalmatian Print Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB1969
Abstract Dot Nails Design | Abstract Nails - NB5487
Leopard Pattern Nails with Rhinestones | Animal Print Nails - NB2534
Gemstone Accent Design for Olive Green Nails | Fall Nails - NB5749
Light Blue Nails with Rhinestones | Embellished Nails - NB4944
Leopard Theme Nails with Embellishment | Leopard Nails- NB8075
Blue and Black Nails Rhinestone Design | Blue Birthday Nails - NB6426
Birthday Nails with Rhinestones
Crown Design for French Manicure | Birthday Crown Nails - NB7085
Fancy Black Nails for Birthday | Birthday Nails - NB5154
Luxury Crown Nails Design for Birthday | Birthday Crown Nails - NB7082
Luxury Gold Birthday Nails Design | Birthday Nails - NB5096
Silver Birthday Nails Design | Birthday Nails - NB5126
Birthday Nails Design with Balloon and Glitter | Birthday Nails - NB5151
Bling Swirl Nails for Birthday Party | Blue Birthday Nails - NB6421
Almond Nails with Embellished Crown for Birthday | Birthday Crown Nails - NB7076
Stiletto Nails with Rhinestones
Embellished Dark Wedding Nail Designs|Wedding-NB-D-285
Embellished Stiletto Nails with Cute Cat | Cute Cat Nail Art - NB7138
Black Rhinestones for Dark Nails | Embellished Nails - NB4935
Gemstone Design for Classy Olive Green Nails | Fall Nails - NB5760
Long Ombre Mocha Mousse and Blue Nails Design | Color of the Year 2025 - NB7020
Black and Orange Nail Design for Dark Wedding|Wedding-NB-D-289
Blue Nail Designs with Rhinestones
Bling Swirl Nails for Birthday Party | Blue Birthday Nails - NB6421
Blue Galaxy Nails with Rhinestones | Celestial Nails - NB4286
Embellished Watercolor Ombre Nails | Blue Ombre Nails - NB6473
Flower Design Sky Blue and Lemon Yellow Nails | Spring Nails- NB7952
Cloud Nails Design for Beach | Cloud Nails - NB5084
Rhinestone French Tip Nails | Embellished Nails - NB4955
Blue Rhinestone Nails
Easter Bling Nails Style | Easter Nails - NB3697
White Groom Nail Design|Men's Nail-NB-D-276
Bling Style Leaf Nails | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1449
Dark Blue Nails Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4945
Embellished Jelly Nails with French Tips | Jelly Nails - NB3988
Simple Rhinestone Nails Design | Embellished Nails - NB4950
Brown Nails with Rhinestones
Long Versace Nails | Branded Nails - NB4267
Luxury Mocha Mousse Nails with Embellishment | Color of the Year 2025 - NB6973
Classy Cinnamon Slate Nails Design | Benjamin Moore Color Trend 2025 - NB6095
Shimmer Design for Ombre Mocha Mousse Nails | Color of the Year 2025 - NB7015
Haunted House Nails| Halloween - NB618
Burberry Nail Art for Fall | Branded Nails - NB4231
Long Ombre Mocha Mousse and Blue Nails Design | Color of the Year 2025 - NB7020
Butterfly Rhinestone Nails
Glossy Peach Fuzz Nails Butterfly Design | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1807
Blue Nail Design with Butterfly for Bridesmaid | Wedding-NB-D-547
Peach Fuzz Nails with Decorations and Butterflies | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1817
Double French Peach Fuzz and Blue Butterfly Nails | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1798
Peach Fuzz and Blue Nails with Decorations | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1819
Christmas Nail Designs with Rhinestones
Embellishment Silhouette Christmas Tree Nails | Christmas | Winter - NB1235
Rhinestone Reindeer Nail Art | Embellished Nails - NB4948
Santa Claus Chrome Nails | Christmas | Winter - NB1324
Chrome Nails with Rhinestones
Santa Claus Chrome Nails | Christmas | Winter - NB1324
Chrome Embellished Nails with Maple Leaves | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1508
Elegant Black Chrome Nails Design | Chrome Nails - NB5317
Black Chrome Nails with 3D Nail Charms | Chrome Nails - NB5305
Cute Nail Designs with Rhinestones
Cute French Nails Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4924
Striped Pink Nails Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4934
Pastel Marble Nails with Black Rhinestones | Embellished Nails - NB4946
Baby Blue Nails Pink Heart Design | Blue Valentine Nails- NB7376
Mickey Mouse Design for Blue Ombre Nails | Cartoon Nails - NB6636
Short Hello Kitty Nails | Bow Nails - NB5162
Bunnies and Flowers for Spring Nails | Bunny Nails- NB7689
White Bunny for Baby Blue Nails | Bunny Nails- NB7680
Fall Nail Designs with Rhinestones
Dark Wedding Black Nail Design|Wedding-NB-D-431
3D Sunflower and Ladybug Nails Design | Sunflower Nails - NB5239
Burberry Pattern on Nails with Embellishments | Branded Nails - NB4233
Purple Nails with 3D Wheat | Thanksgiving Wheat Nails - NB6297
Bridal Shower Glossy Rhinestone Nail Design | Wedding-NB-D-85
Fall Wedding Light Purple Nails | Fall Nails - NB5659
Square Nails Plaid Design | Fall Nails - NB5716
Orange Ombre Nails for Fall Wedding Design | Fall Nails - NB5586
Fancy Nail Designs with Rhinestones
Luxury Mocha Mousse Nails with Embellishment | Color of the Year 2025 - NB6973
Black and White Leopard Print Nails with Embellishments | Animal Print Nails - NB4321
Embellished Classy Nails Design for Holiday | Holiday Nails - NB3792
Bridesmais 3D Flower Green Toenail Design| Wedding-NB-D-534
Emerald Green Toenail Design for Bridesmaid | Wedding-NB-D-546
Silver Chrome Nails Cross Design | Cross Nails - NB6025
Glitter and Rhinestone Nails
Glitter Pastel Pink Nails for Easter | Easter Nails - NB3690
Glossy Nude Nails with Rhinestones and Glitters | Nude Birthday Nails - NB6442
Green Nails Marble Design | Marble Nails - NB4651
Luxury Purple Ombre Nails Design | Purple Ombre Nails - NB6514
Embellished Red Chrome Nails | Chrome Nails - NB5295
Fall Wedding Mellow Rose Nails Design | Fall Nails - NB5663
Cute 3D Nails with Sunflower and Bee Design | Sunflower Nails - NB5238
Pink Nails and Tiny Blue Hearts | Pink Valentine's Nails - NB7255
Green Nails with Rhinestones
Long Lime Green Nails with 3D Charms | Lime Green Nails- NB8302
Embellished Mint Green Nail Design | Shimmer Nails - NB4158
Green Marble Nails with Rhinestones | Marble Nails - NB4658
Embellished Tropical Leaf Nails | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1428
Rhinestone Design for Green Striped French Manicure | Embellished Nails - NB4936
Rhinestone Design for Ombre Mocha Mousse Nails | Color of the Year 2025 - NB7022
Green Rhinestone Nails
Green Nails Gold Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4930
Soft Baby Boomer Nails with Green Rhinestones | Classy Nails - NB4222
Embellished Green Nails Leopard Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2601
25th Holographic Birthday Nails | 25th Birthday Nails - NB6884
Ombre French Christmas Tree Nails with Rhinestones | Winter - NB1297
Bridesmais 3D Flower Green Toenail Design| Wedding-NB-D-534
Green Marble Nails with Rhinestones | Marble Nails - NB4650
Blue Russian Almond Nails with Embellishment | Blue Birthday Nails - NB6430
Halloween Nails with Rhinestones
Dracula Nails | Halloween - NB466
Black Cat Nails | Halloween - NB543
Ghost Nails | Halloween - NB614
Vampire Nails | Halloween - NB573
Blood Nails | Halloween - NB630
Blood Nails | Halloween - NB584
Vampire Nails | Halloween - NB540
Heart Rhinestone Nails
Micro French Tips for Long Valentine Nails | French Valentine Nails- NB7489
Red Nails Design with Chrome Outline and Heart | Chrome Valentine's Nails- NB7397
Black Cat Nails with Rhinestone Design | Black Cat Nails - NB7123
Peach Fuzz Heart Nails with Embellishment | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1906
Heart Crystal Design for Neutral Swirl Nails | Valentine's Heart Nails - NB7198
Purple Nail Designs with Rhinestones
Birthday Party Nails Design | 18th Birthday Nails - NB6850
Easy to Do Birthday Square Nails | 19th Birthday Nails - NB6870
Rhinestone Design for Dark Purple Marble Nails | Marble Nails - NB4668
Short Oval Nails with Purple Outline | Outline Nails - NB5416
Purple Marble Nails with Embellishments | Marble Nails - NB4661
Embellished Mauve Nails for Work | Professional Nails - NB3299
Rhinestone Flower Nails
White and Gold Fall Wedding Nails with Delicate Patterns | Fall Nails - NB5631
Cute 3D Nails with Sunflower and Bee Design | Sunflower Nails - NB5238
Spring Nails with 3D Flowers | Spring Nails - NB3959
Chic Short Nails with Marble Accents | Summer Marble Nails- NB8329
Bridal Shower Nail Art Design | Wedding-NB-D-81
Flower Design Sky Blue and Lemon Yellow Nails | Spring Nails- NB7952
Silver Nails with Rhinestones
Embellished Silver and White Chinese New Year's Nails | 2024 Nails - NB3729
Embellishment Silhouette Christmas Tree Nails | Christmas | Winter - NB1235
Maple Leaf Nails with Rhinestone Design | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1504
Summer Nails with Rhinestones
Birthday Embellished Yellow Nails | Birthday Nails - NB5111
3D Seahorse Design for Pastel Green Nails | Seahorse Nails- NB8288
White Nails with Clouds | Cloud Nails - NB5076
Cloud Nails Design for Beach | Cloud Nails - NB5084
Cute 3D Nails with Sunflower and Bee Design | Sunflower Nails - NB5238
Mother in Law Dusty Rose Color with Flower Nail Design|Wedding-NB-D-456
Valentine Nails with Rhinestones
Embellished Nails Kiss Design | Kiss Nails for Valentine - NB7213
Micro French Tips for Long Valentine Nails | French Valentine Nails- NB7489
Rhinestone Hearts for Nails | Embellished Nails - NB4951
Simple Pink Nails Design with Hearts | Valentine's Heart Nails - NB7191
Pink Nails and Tiny Blue Hearts | Pink Valentine's Nails - NB7255
Rhinestone Toe Nail Art
Bridesmais 3D Flower Green Toenail Design| Wedding-NB-D-534
Embellished Black Toenail Design for Bridesmaid| Wedding-NB-D-557
Mother in Law Dusty Rose Color with Flower Nail Design|Wedding-NB-D-456
Beach Wedding 3D Flower Pink Tonail Design|Wedding-NB-D-491
Luxury Shimmer Toenail Design for Honeymoon| Wedding-NB-D-636
Honeymoon 3D Pearl with Flower Toenail Design | Wedding-NB-D-590
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.