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
Dalmatian Print Nails with Rhinestone Design | Animal Print Nails - NB1981
Elegant Bordeaux Burgundy Nails | Fall Nails - NB5758
Fall Wedding Long Square Nails with Gold Glitter | Fall Nails - NB5667
Dark Nails with Decoration | Dark Nails - NB6588
Simple Wedding Nails with Borderline | Outline Nails - NB5408
Embellished Luxury Fall Wedding Ombre Nails | Fall Nails - NB5644
Almond Broken Heart Nails | Heart Nails - NB4604
Short Nails With Rhinestones
Marble Design for Black Nails | Marble Nails - NB4633
Dark Wedding Black and Accent Pink Nail Design |Wedding-NB-D-298
Mother in Law Filigree Nail Art| Wedding-NB-D-248
Pearly Nails for Work | Professional Nails - NB3048
Silver and Pink Luxury Nails with Dalmatian Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2012
Leopard Nails Design with Rhinestones | Animal Print Nails - NB2515
Embellished Nails with Snowflake | Colorful Winter Nails - NB6717
Prada Nails Floral Design | Branded Nails - NB4262
Rhinestone Wedding Nails
Embellished Sunflower Nails for Wedding | Sunflower Nails - NB5276
Baby Boomer Nails Filigree Design for Wedding | Classy Nails - NB4224
Simple Wedding Nails with Borderline | Outline Nails - NB5408
Champagne Chrome Nails for Fall Wedding | Fall Nails - NB5588
Embellished Ombre Nails for Fall Wedding | Fall Nails - NB5589
White Nails with Rhinestones
Embellished Orange Nails With Dalmatian Print | Animal Print Nails - NB2007
Bridal Shower Minimal Accent Nail Design| Wedding-NB-D-69
Dalmatian Print Nails Rhinestone Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2002
Baby Boomer Nails with Rhinestones for Ring Finger | Baby Boomer Nails - NB5042
Baby Boomer Nails Rhinestone Accents | Baby Boomer Nails - NB5037
White Rhinestone Nails
Glossy Easter Nails with Rhinestones | Easter Nails - NB3525
Embellished Nails Kiss Design | Kiss Nails for Valentine - NB7213
Embellished Honeymoon Nail Design| Wedding-NB-D-412
Embellished Red Ombre Nails | Red Ombre Nails Design - NB6532
Brown Nails with Burberry Accents | Branded Nails - NB4230
Bunny Design for Luxury Glitter Nails | Bunny Nails- NB7696
Mother in Law Dusty Rose Color with Flower Nail Design|Wedding-NB-D-456
Valentine Bears and Hearts Nails Design | Valentine's Cute Nails - NB7108
Nude Nails with Rhinestones
White French Nails Chanel-inspired Design | Branded Nails - NB4242
Toeails with Clover Design | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1479
Geometric Patterns on Peach Fuzz Nails | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1914
Nails with Black Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4925
French Manicure Teddy Bear Design | Teddy Nails for Valentine - NB7231
Versace Short Nails | Branded Nails - NB4271
Pink Nails with Rhinestones
Glossy Shimmer Peach Fuzz Nails and Heart Nail Art | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1880
Reverse French Rhinestone Design | Baby Boomer Nails - NB5035
Peach Fuzz Nails with Rhinestone | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1747
Peach Fuzz Flame Design on Stiletto Nail | Color of the Year 2024 - NB-D-205
Blue Theme Leopard Print Embellished Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2620
Bridal Shower 3D Embellished Nail Design| Wedding-NB-D-64
Glossy Ombre Nails Rhinestone Design | Pink Ombre Nails - NB6491
Pink Rhinestone Nails
Pink Nails with Embedded Rhinestones for Birthday | Birthday Nails - NB5130
Embellished Stiletto Nails with Pandas | Panda Nails- NB7580
Neon Marble Nails Rhinestone Design | Marble Nails - NB4705
Dalmatian Dog and Print on Pink Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB1996
Dark Wedding Studs Nail Design |Wedding-NB-D-288
Flower and Leopard Print Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2553
French Nails with Rhinestones
Rhinestone Design for Luxury French Nails | Embellished Nails - NB4949
Embellished Peach Fuzz Nails with Dalmatian Print | Animal Print Nails - NB1999
Glossy Shimmer Peach Fuzz Nails and Heart Nail Art | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1880
Micro French Tips for Long Valentine Nails | French Valentine Nails- NB7489
Glossy Peach Fuzz Nails Butterfly Design | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1807
Black Nails with Rhinestones
Rhinestone Design for Stiletto Nails | St. Patrick's Day Nails- NB7895
Blood Nails | Halloween - NB625
Dark Wedding Filigree Flower Nails Design|Wedding-NB-D-419
Beach Wedding Dark Nail Design| Wedding-NB-D-40
Black Nails with Glitter Cat Design | Cat Nail Art - NB7121
Valentine Black and Pink Glossy Nails | Valentine Nails - NB2638
Black Rhinestone Nails
Dark Wedding Black and Purple Nail Designs|Wedding-NB-D-292
Dark Wedding Black and Accent Pink Nail Design |Wedding-NB-D-298
Spider Nails | Halloween - NB795
Rhinestone Design for Black Dark Nails | Embellished Nails - NB4937
Black Rhinestones for Dark Nails | Embellished Nails - NB4935
Bling Coffin Nails
Peach Fuzz Nails Dalmatian Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2005
Purple Marble Nails with Embellishments | Marble Nails - NB4661
Rhinestone Design for Matte Blue Nails | Embellished Nails - NB4956
Striped Coffin Nails with Hearts and Roses | Valentine's Rose Nails - NB7164
Embellished Mauve Nails for Work | Professional Nails - NB3299
White Marble Nails Design | Marble Nails - NB4686
Emerald Green Toenail Design for Bridesmaid | Wedding-NB-D-546
Easy Nail Designs with Rhinestones
Crystal Cranberry Fruit Nails Design | Thanksgiving Cranberry Nails - NB6199
25th Holographic Birthday Nails | 25th Birthday Nails - NB6884
Sky Blue and Lemon Yellow Nails with Ring Finger Design | Spring Nails- NB7965
Gemstone Accent Design for Olive Green Nails | Fall Nails - NB5749
Dalmatian Print Nails Rhinestone Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2002
Red Nails with Rhinestones
Hearts on Nails with Feather Design | Valentine Nails - NB2701
Vampire Nails | Halloween - NB544
Vintage Floral Nail Design with Stripes | Valentine Nails - NB2107
Long Red Nails with White Tips for Fall Wedding | Fall Nails - NB5600
Spring Nails with 3D Flowers | Spring Nails - NB3959
Red and White Dalmatian Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB1975
Red Rhinestone Nails
Embellished Burnt Orange Office Nails | Professional Nails - NB3066
Nude Nails Design with Vampire Fangs | Halloween Vampire Nails - NB6015
Cranberry-Inspired Rhinestone Nails | Thanksgiving Cranberry Nails - NB6192
Black Christmas Nails Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4926
Red Nails Royal Silhouette Cat Design | Silhouette Cat Nails - NB7152
Elegant Red Nails Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4939
Gold Rhinestones for Nails
Romantic Matte Black Nails with Embellishment | Matte Valentine Nails- NB7447
Blue Theme Nails with Colorful Shapes of Color Design | Blue Birthday Nails - NB6416
Nails with Diamond Design | Embellished Nails - NB4941
Minimal Yellow Marble Nails Design | Marble Nails - NB4747
Bling Birthday Nails with Crystal Design | Birthday Nails - NB5468
Green Nails Marble Design | Marble Nails - NB4651
Tropical Animal Nail Design| Tropical-NB-D-218
Gold Nails with Rhinestones
Embellished Classy Nails Design for Holiday | Holiday Nails - NB3792
Zebra and Leopard Prints with Flower Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2564
White and Gold Fall Wedding Nails with Delicate Patterns | Fall Nails - NB5631
16th Birthday Bling Nails | Birthday Nails - NB5183
Bling Birthday Nails with Crystal Design | Birthday Nails - NB5468
Birthday Rose Gold Nails Design | Birthday Nails - NB5110
Ombre Nails with Rhinestones
Embellished Blue Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2618
Blood Nails | Halloween - NB625
Purple Ombre Nails with Snake Print | Purple Ombre Nails - NB6521
Elegant Blue Nails Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4954
Embellished Pink Ombre Nails | Valentine's Heart Nails - NB7174
Light Coral Floral Ombre Nails for Fall Wedding | Fall Nails - NB5643
Almond-shaped Brown Nails for Fall Wedding | Fall Nails - NB5642
Almond Nail Designs with Rhinestones
Red Nails with Embellished Reverse French Mani | Reverse French Nails - NB5570
Heart Crystal Design for Neutral Swirl Nails | Valentine's Heart Nails - NB7198
Dracula Nails | Halloween - NB466
Embellished Gradient Nails with Wheat | Thanksgiving Wheat Nails - NB6293
Rhinestone Design for Neutral Nails | Valentine's Heart Nails - NB7186
Leopard Pattern Nails with Rhinestones | Animal Print Nails - NB2534
Vampire Nails | Halloween - NB573
Bling Red Nails for Christmas | Red Christmas Nails - NB6773
Birthday Nails with Rhinestones
Bling Swirl Nails for Birthday Party | Blue Birthday Nails - NB6421
Neutral Nails Crown Design for Birthday | Birthday Crown Nails - NB7071
Diamond Shape Color Blocks for Nails Design | Blue Birthday Nails - NB6412
Birthday Party Nails Design | 18th Birthday Nails - NB6850
16th Birthday Bling Nails | Birthday Nails - NB5183
French Rhinestone Nails with Crown Design | Birthday Crown Nails - NB7079
Luxury Bling Nails for Birthday | Birthday Nails - NB5469
Stiletto Nails with Rhinestones
Long Ombre Mocha Mousse and Blue Nails Design | Color of the Year 2025 - NB7020
3D Nail Charm Outline for Pink Leopard Nails | Outline Nails - NB5343
Stiletto French Tips Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4943
Luxury Bling Nails for Birthday | Birthday Nails - NB5469
Black and Orange Nail Design for Dark Wedding|Wedding-NB-D-289
Gemstone Design for Classy Olive Green Nails | Fall Nails - NB5760
Eyeball Nails | Halloween - NB574
Blue Nail Designs with Rhinestones
Blue Ballerina Nails for Valentine | Blue Valentine Nails- NB7377
White Bunny for Baby Blue Nails | Bunny Nails- NB7680
Nails with Blue Shades for Birthday | Blue Birthday Nails - NB6433
Blue Tropical Leaf Nail Design| Tropical-NB-D-602
Embellished Blue Ombre Nails | Winter 2025 Nails - NB6626
Blue Rhinestone Nails
Honeymoon Embellished Filigree Nails with Rhinestone | Wedding-NB-D-596
Boho Wedding Embellished Nail Design | Wedding-NB-D-31
Lesbian Bling Nail Design | Pride | LGBTQIA2S+ Nails - NB2075
Blue Gothic Almond Nails for Easter | Easter Nails - NB3649
Embellished Pink Pearl Nails | Classy Nails - NB4037
Sunny Orange Nails with Rhinestones | Spring Nails - NB4030
Chrome Nails with Maple Leaves | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1524
Brown Nails with Rhinestones
Glossy Brown Almond Nails for Fall Wedding | Fall Nails - NB5654
Brown Nails with Burberry Accents | Branded Nails - NB4230
Embellished Luxury Mocha Mousse Nails | Color of the Year 2025 - NB6981
Chrome Cinnamon Slate Nails Design | Benjamin Moore Color Trend 2025 - NB6088
Leopard Nails Design with Rhinestones | Animal Print Nails - NB2515
Mocha Mousse Glitter French Nails Design | Color of the Year 2025 - NB6949
Classy and Luxury Mocha Mousse Nails Design | Color of the Year 2025 - NB6922
Butterfly Rhinestone Nails
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
Peach Fuzz and Blue Nails with Decorations | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1819
Peach Fuzz Nails with Decorations and Butterflies | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1817
Christmas Nail Designs with Rhinestones
Luxury Christmas Trees Nails with Rhinestone | Winter - NB1293
Bling Red Nails for Christmas | Red Christmas Nails - NB6773
Encapsulated Embellished Snowman Nails | Christmas Nails - NB1681
Black Christmas Nails Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4926
Chrome Nails with Rhinestones
Blue and Black Nails Rhinestone Design | Blue Birthday Nails - NB6426
Chrome Hearts for Valentine Nails Design | Valentine's Heart Nails - NB7209
Embellished Pink Pearl Nails | Classy Nails - NB4037
Cute Nail Designs with Rhinestones
Bunnies and Flowers for Spring Nails | Bunny Nails- NB7689
Embellished Blue and Pink Nails with Mini Mouse | Cartoon Nails - NB6641
Short Mickey Mouse Nails with Rhinestones | Cartoon Nails - NB6634
Baby Blue Nails Pink Heart Design | Blue Valentine Nails- NB7376
Simple Rhinestone Nails Design | Embellished Nails - NB4950
Cute 3D Nails with Sunflower and Bee Design | Sunflower Nails - NB5238
Short Hello Kitty Nails | Bow Nails - NB5162
Valentine Bears and Hearts Nails Design | Valentine's Cute Nails - NB7108
Fall Nail Designs with Rhinestones
White and Gold Fall Wedding Nails with Delicate Patterns | Fall Nails - NB5631
Yellow Nails with 3D Sunflower Design | Sunflower Nails - NB5236
Cinnamon Slate Nails with Accent | Benjamin Moore Color Trend 2025 - NB6090
Bridal Shower Embellished Nail Design | Wedding-NB-D-79
Dark Wedding Rhinestone Neon Nail Design|Wedding-NB-D-421
Fall Wedding Light Purple Nails | Fall Nails - NB5659
Purple Nails with 3D Wheat | Thanksgiving Wheat Nails - NB6297
Embellished Light Coral Nails for Fall Wedding | Fall Nails - NB5636
Fancy Nail Designs with Rhinestones
Luxury Shimmer Toenail Design for Honeymoon| Wedding-NB-D-636
Luxury Nails with Chanel Theme | Branded Nails - NB4245
Luxury Nails with Mocha Mousse Accent | Color of the Year 2025 - NB6978
Rhinestone Design for Black Dark Nails | Embellished Nails - NB4937
Short Luxury Mocha Mousse Nails with Hearts | Color of the Year 2025 - NB6997
Cute French Nails Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4924
Glitter and Rhinestone Nails
Cute 3D Nails with Sunflower and Bee Design | Sunflower Nails - NB5238
Black Cat Nails with Rhinestone Design | Black Cat Nails - NB7123
Dark Nails with Decoration | Dark Nails - NB6588
Almond Broken Heart Nails | Heart Nails - NB4604
16th Birthday Bling Nails | Birthday Nails - NB5183
Fall Wedding Light Purple Nails | Fall Nails - NB5659
Birthday Nails Rhinestone Design | Birthday Nails - NB5146
Coffin Bling Nails for Winter | Winter Wedding Nails - NB6672
Green Nails with Rhinestones
Green Nails with Dalmatian Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB1990
Green Fall Wedding Nails Design | Fall Nails - NB5587
Green Marble Nails with Rhinestones | Marble Nails - NB4650
Tropical Leaf Nail Art with Rhinestones | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1447
Rhinestone Outlines for Green and Yellow Zebra Nails | Outline Nails - NB5358
Gemstone Design for Classy Olive Green Nails | Fall Nails - NB5760
Bridesmais 3D Flower Green Toenail Design| Wedding-NB-D-534
Rhinestone Design for Ombre Mocha Mousse Nails | Color of the Year 2025 - NB7022
Green Rhinestone Nails
25th Holographic Birthday Nails | 25th Birthday Nails - NB6884
Embellished Pink Nails Design | Spring Nails - NB4363
Rhinestone Outlines for Green and Yellow Zebra Nails | Outline Nails - NB5358
Blue Russian Almond Nails with Embellishment | Blue Birthday Nails - NB6430
Neon Green Marble Nails Design | Marble Nails - NB4707
Blood Nails | Halloween - NB584
Green Nails Gold Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4930
Halloween Nails with Rhinestones
Spider Nails | Halloween - NB795
Blood Nails | Halloween - NB584
Dracula Nails | Halloween - NB466
Blood Nails | Halloween - NB630
Skeleton Nails | Halloween - NB438
Ghost Nails | Halloween - NB638
Heart Rhinestone Nails
A Heart Accent for Sky Blue and Lemon Yellow Nails | Spring Nails- NB7953
White Groom Nail Design|Men's Nail-NB-D-276
Lesbian Bling Nail Design | Pride | LGBTQIA2S+ Nails - NB2075
Coffin Nails with Broken Hearts | Heart Nails - NB4608
Luxury Outline Nails with Pink Hearts for Valentine | Valentine's Heart Nails - NB7211
Purple Nail Designs with Rhinestones
New Year Luxury Blue and Purple Nails | 2024 Nails - NB1363
Purple Marble Nails Rhinestone Design | Marble Nails - NB4660
Short Oval Nails with Purple Outline | Outline Nails - NB5416
Luxury Purple Ombre Nails Design | Purple Ombre Nails - NB6514
Rhinestone Flower Nails
Tropical Embellished Nail Design| Tropical-NB-D-223
Chrome Nails Rose Design | Chrome Nails - NB5308
Classy Nails with Simple Floral Design | Classy Nails - NB5582
Dark Wedding Filigree Flower Nails Design|Wedding-NB-D-419
Silver Nails with Rhinestones
Embellished Bridal Shower Nail Design| Wedding-NB-D-62
Nails with Gucci Pattern | Branded Nails - NB4256
Luxury Bling Nails for Birthday | Birthday Nails - NB5469
Silver Decoration for Red Valentine Nails | Valentine's Heart Nails - NB7193
Embellished Silver and White Chinese New Year's Nails | 2024 Nails - NB3729
Summer Nails with Rhinestones
Black and Orange Nail Design for Dark Wedding|Wedding-NB-D-289
Rainbow Glitter Nails with Rhinestones | Glitter Nails - NB4981
Coral Nails with Accent Chevron Design for Bridesmaid| Wedding-NB-D-563
Bridesmaid Yellow Matte Crystal Nail Design| Wedding-NB-D-551
Tropical Embellished Nail Design| Tropical-NB-D-223
Embellished Sunflower Nails for Wedding | Sunflower Nails - NB5276
Valentine Nails with Rhinestones
Valentine Bears and Hearts Nails Design | Valentine's Cute Nails - NB7108
Rhinestone Hearts for Nails | Embellished Nails - NB4951
3D Teddy Bear Design for Double French Nails | Teddy Nails for Valentine - NB7228
Hearts on Nails with Feather Design | Valentine Nails - NB2701
Valentine Nails with Crystal and Rhinestones | Valentine's Heart Nails - NB7210
Romantic Matte Black Nails with Embellishment | Matte Valentine Nails- NB7447
Rhinestone Toe Nail Art
Bridesmais 3D Flower Green Toenail Design| Wedding-NB-D-534
Embellished Crusie Wedding Toenail Design with Pearl| Wedding-NB-D-639
Honeymoon Toenail Design|Wedding-NB-D-460
Mother in Law Dusty Rose Color with Flower Nail Design|Wedding-NB-D-456
Jade Green Toenail Design for Bridesmaid| Wedding-NB-D-558
Boho Wedding Embellished Gold Foil Nail Design|Wedding-NB-D-487
Embellished French Nail Design for Cruise Wedding| Wedding-NB-D-638
Bridal Shower Embellished Milky Pink Toenail Design | Wedding-NB-D-614
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.