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
Classy Long Grid Nails | Geometric Nail Art - NB5450
Glossy Black Nails with Leopard Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2586
Pink Nails with Rhinestone French Tip | Spring Nails - NB4366
Embellished Celestial Nails Design | Valentine's Starry Night Nails - NB7167
Peach Fuzz Rhinestone Nail Design | Color of the Year 2024 - NB-D-211
Stiletto French Tips Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4943
Short Nails With Rhinestones
Short Mismatched Blush Pink Nails with Leopard Print Accents | Anna Customized Nail Designs- NB7264
Pearly Nails for Work | Professional Nails - NB3048
Coral Nails with Accent Chevron Design for Bridesmaid| Wedding-NB-D-563
French Rhinestone Nails with Crown Design | Birthday Crown Nails - NB7079
Bridal Shower Crystals and Studs Nail Design | Wedding-NB-D-74
Colorful 20st Birthday Nails Design | Birthday Nails - NB5202
Rhinestone Wedding Nails
Baby Boomer Nails Filigree Design for Wedding | Classy Nails - NB4224
Champagne Chrome Nails for Fall Wedding | Fall Nails - NB5588
Baby Boomer Nails with Pink Glitter Design | Baby Boomer Nails - NB5045
Fall Wedding Cherry Tomato Color Nails | Fall Nails - NB5648
Classy Cinnamon Slate Nails Design | Benjamin Moore Color Trend 2025 - NB6095
Short Baby Boomer Nails Glitter Design | Baby Boomer Nails - NB5048
White Nails with Rhinestones
White Groom Nail Design|Men's Nail-NB-D-276
Classy Nails with Crystal Flower Design | Classy Nails - NB4035
Black and White Leopard Print Nails with Embellishments | Animal Print Nails - NB4321
Baby Boomer Glitter Nails Design | Baby Boomer Nails - NB5044
Mocha Mousse Glitter French Nails Design | Color of the Year 2025 - NB6949
Coffin Bling Nails for Winter | Winter Wedding Nails - NB6672
White Rhinestone Nails
Almond Peach Fuzz Leaf Nails for Wedding | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1676
White French Nails Chanel-inspired Design | Branded Nails - NB4242
Bridal Shower Embellished Nail Design | Wedding-NB-D-79
Burberry Theme Nails for a Luxury Look | Branded Nails - NB4232
Peach Fuzz and Blue Nails with Decorations | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1819
Red and Pink Nails with Leopard Spots | Animal Print Nails - NB2569
X-long Nails Sunflower Design | Thanksgiving Sunflower Nails - NB6243
Nude Nails with Rhinestones
Chanel-inspired Nails with Ombre French Accents | Branded Nails - NB4244
Classy Long Grid Nails | Geometric Nail Art - NB5450
Beach WeddingEmbellished Caviar Nail Design| Wedding-NB-D-46
Mother in Law Embellished Nail Design| Wedding-NB-D-257
Bling Style Leaf Nails | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1449
Bling Ombre Nails | Embellished Nails - NB4940
Gradient Autumn Maple Leaf Nails with Embellishments | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1536
Yellow French Nails with Dalmatian Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB1968
Pink Nails with Rhinestones
Embellished Pink Galaxy Nails | Celestial Nails - NB4301
Glossy Ombre Nails Rhinestone Design | Pink Ombre Nails - NB6491
Elegant Baby Boomer Nails with Rhinestones | Baby Boomer Nails - NB5040
Soft Pink Nails with Hearts for Valentine | Valentine's Heart Nails - NB7196
Embellished Peach Fuzz Nails with Dalmatian Print | Animal Print Nails - NB1999
Embellished Pink Ombre Nails | Valentine's Heart Nails - NB7174
Pink Nails Accent Design | Spring Nails - NB4370
Pink Rhinestone Nails
Embellished Pink Nails for 16th Birthday | Birthday Nails - NB5179
Bridesmais 3D Flower Green Toenail Design| Wedding-NB-D-534
Vintage Floral Nail Design with Stripes | Valentine Nails - NB2107
Neon Marble Nails Rhinestone Design | Marble Nails - NB4705
3D Nail Charm Outline for Pink Leopard Nails | Outline Nails - NB5343
Peach Fuzz Nails with Decorations| Color of the Year 2024 - NB1748
French Nails with Rhinestones
Glossy French Christmas Tree Nails with Rhinestone | Winter - NB1291
Classy Long Grid Nails | Geometric Nail Art - NB5450
3D Zodiac Constellation Design for Starry Night Nails | Valentine's Starry Night Nails - NB7170
Double Micro French Manicure Design for Office | Professional Nails - NB2758
Toeails with Clover Design | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1479
Black Nails with Rhinestones
Black Chrome Nails with 3D Nail Charms | Chrome Nails - NB5305
Dark Wedding Filigree Flower Nails Design|Wedding-NB-D-419
Dark Nails Swirl Design | Dark Nails - NB6592
Beach Wedding Dark Nail Design| Wedding-NB-D-40
Dark Wedding Rhinestone Neon Nail Design|Wedding-NB-D-421
Black Rhinestone Nails
Nails with Black Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4925
Rhinestone Design for Pastel Marble Nails | Embellished Nails - NB4919
Dark Wedding Balck and Gray Nail Design|Wedding-NB-D-422
Glossy Nails Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4953
Dark Wedding Embellished Stiletto Nail Design|Wedding-NB-D-435
Bling Coffin Nails
Red Nails Royal Silhouette Cat Design | Silhouette Cat Nails - NB7152
Glossy French Nails with Dalmatian Print | Animal Print Nails - NB1998
Ombre Sparkle Yellow Nails with Flowers | Yellow Birthday Nails - NB6447
Christmas Tree Nail Design with Decorations| Winter - NB1289
Leopard Print Hot Pink Nails Design | Animal Print Nails - NB4331
Birthday Pink Shimmer Nails Design | Birthday Nails - NB5124
Easy Nail Designs with Rhinestones
Easy to Do and Luxury Mocha Mousse Nails Design | Color of the Year 2025 - NB6986
Birthday French with Crown Nail Charms | Birthday Crown Nails - NB7073
Embellished Orange Nails with Dalmatian Print | Animal Print Nails - NB1995
Blue Nails with Sparkle and Shine | Blue Birthday Nails - NB6408
Valentine Bears and Hearts Nails Design | Valentine's Cute Nails - NB7108
Foliage Accent Nails for Job Day | Professional Nails - NB3046
Dalmatian Print Nails Rhinestone Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2002
Red Nails with Rhinestones
Silver and Red Glitter Design for Heart Nails | Valentine's Heart Nails - NB7208
Red and Pink Ombre Nails with Cuff Borderline | Outline Nails - NB5376
Glossy French Nails with Dalmatian Print | Animal Print Nails - NB1998
Classy Red Nails Rhinestone Design | Reverse French Nails - NB5560
Blood Nails | Halloween - NB584
Bling Red Nails for Christmas | Red Christmas Nails - NB6773
3D Zodiac Constellation Design for Starry Night Nails | Valentine's Starry Night Nails - NB7170
Red and White Dalmatian Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB1975
Red Rhinestone Nails
Haunted House Nails| Halloween - NB618
Nude Nails Design with Vampire Fangs | Halloween Vampire Nails - NB6015
Red Ombre Nails Rhinestone Cuff Design | Red Ombre Nails - NB6528
Cranberry-Inspired Rhinestone Nails | Thanksgiving Cranberry Nails - NB6192
Red Rhinestone Design for Black Chrome Nails | Chrome Nails - NB5310
Rhinestone Hearts Nail Art | Embellished Nails - NB4932
Gold Rhinestones for Nails
Green Nails Marble Design | Marble Nails - NB4651
Green Marble Nails with Rhinestones | Marble Nails - NB4658
Embellished Crusie Wedding Toenail Design with Pearl| Wedding-NB-D-639
Luxury Blue Nails with Embellishment | Blue Birthday Nails - NB6407
Embellished Rhinestone Nail Design for Boho Wedding |Wedding-NB-D-473
Boho Wedding Embellished Gold Foil Nail Design|Wedding-NB-D-487
Crystal Cranberry Nails Design | Thanksgiving Cranberry Nails - NB6190
Gold Nails with Rhinestones
Boho Wedding Embellished Gold Foil Nail Design|Wedding-NB-D-487
Bling Birthday Nails with Crystal Design | Birthday Nails - NB5468
Birthday Rose Gold Nails Design | Birthday Nails - NB5110
Embellished Classy Nails Design for Holiday | Holiday Nails - NB3792
Embellished Luxury New Year Nails | 2024 Nails - NB1365
Ombre Nails with Rhinestones
Simple Pink Nails Design with Hearts | Valentine's Heart Nails - NB7191
Blood Nails | Halloween - NB625
Autumn Wedding Embellished Ombre Gray Nails | Fall Nails - NB5623
Heart Design for Glossy Ombre French Nails | Valentine's Heart Nails - NB7199
Ombre Nails Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4917
Shimmer Design for Ombre Mocha Mousse Nails | Color of the Year 2025 - NB7015
Rhinestone Embellishments on Christmas Tree Nails| Winter - NB1290
Almond Nail Designs with Rhinestones
Tropical Leaf Nail Art with Rhinestones | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1447
Black Cat Nails with Rhinestone Design | Black Cat Nails - NB7123
Green Marble Nails with Rhinestones | Marble Nails - NB4650
Dracula Nails | Halloween - NB466
Nails with Blue Shades for Birthday | Blue Birthday Nails - NB6433
Full Rhinestone French Nails with Christmas Trees | Winter - NB1294
Birthday Nails with Rhinestones
Birthday Pink Shimmer Nails Design | Birthday Nails - NB5124
Birthday Embellished Yellow Nails | Birthday Nails - NB5111
Ombre Sparkle Yellow Nails with Flowers | Yellow Birthday Nails - NB6447
Brown Aurora Nails for Birthday | Classy Birthday Nails - NB6156
Embellished 21st Birthday Nails | Birthday Nails - NB5195
Gold Flowers for Birthday Blue Nails Design | Blue Birthday Nails - NB6434
Stiletto Nails with Rhinestones
Dark Wedding Rhinestone Neon Nail Design|Wedding-NB-D-421
Bling Birthday Nails Design | Birthday Nails - NB5467
Dark Wedding Rhinestone Nail Designs|Wedding-NB-D-294
Glossy Black Nails with Leopard Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2586
Embellished Stiletto Nails with Cute Cat | Cute Cat Nail Art - NB7138
Blue Nail Designs with Rhinestones
Honeymoon Toenail Design|Wedding-NB-D-460
Gold Flowers for Birthday Blue Nails Design | Blue Birthday Nails - NB6434
Pastel French Tips and Leopard Print | Animal Print Nails - NB2546
Bling Swirl Nails for Birthday Party | Blue Birthday Nails - NB6421
Diamond Shape Color Blocks for Nails Design | Blue Birthday Nails - NB6412
Blue Rhinestone Nails
New Year Luxury Blue and Purple Nails | 2024 Nails - NB1363
Pink Nails and Tiny Blue Hearts | Pink Valentine's Nails - NB7255
Boho Wedding Embellished Nail Design | Wedding-NB-D-31
Bling Swirl Nails for Birthday Party | Blue Birthday Nails - NB6421
Boho Chic Wedding Toenail Design | Wedding-NB-D-28
Brown Nails with Rhinestones
Leopard Print Nails with Decoration | Animal Print Nails - NB2514
Rhinestone Swirls Design for Mocha Mousse Nails | Color of the Year 2025 - NB7049
Burberry Theme Nails for a Luxury Look | Branded Nails - NB4232
Brown Aurora Nails for Birthday | Classy Birthday Nails - NB6156
Leopard Pattern Nails with Rhinestones | Animal Print Nails - NB2534
Easy to Do and Luxury Mocha Mousse Nails Design | Color of the Year 2025 - NB6986
Embellished Brown Nails with Dalmatian Pattern | Animal Print Nails - NB1985
Butterfly Rhinestone Nails
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
Glossy Peach Fuzz Nails Butterfly Design | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1807
Christmas Nail Designs with Rhinestones
Bling Red Nails for Christmas | Red Christmas Nails - NB6773
Luxury Christmas Trees Nails with Rhinestone | Winter - NB1293
Santa Claus Chrome Nails | Christmas | Winter - NB1324
Full Bling Christmas Tree Nails with Ornaments Design | Winter - NB1295
Chrome Nails with Rhinestones
Embellished Mocha Mousse Polka Dot Nails | Color of the Year 2025 - NB7036
Chrome Embellished Nails with Maple Leaves | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1508
Elegant Black Chrome Nails Design | Chrome Nails - NB5317
Cute Nail Designs with Rhinestones
Glitter Purple and Cute Kitty Cat Nails Design | Kitty Cat Nail Art - NB7148
Pastel Marble Nails with Black Rhinestones | Embellished Nails - NB4946
Short Mickey Mouse Nails with Rhinestones | Cartoon Nails - NB6634
Encapsulated Embellished Snowman Nails | Christmas Nails - NB1681
Valentine Bears and Hearts Nails Design | Valentine's Cute Nails - NB7108
Mickey Mouse Design for Blue Ombre Nails | Cartoon Nails - NB6636
Pink Nails with Bear Design | Valentine's Cute Nails - NB7111
Cute French Nails Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4924
Fall Nail Designs with Rhinestones
Classy Cinnamon Slate Nails Design | Benjamin Moore Color Trend 2025 - NB6095
Brown Nails with Burberry Accents | Branded Nails - NB4230
Abstract Dot Nails Design | Abstract Nails - NB5487
Fancy Yellow Nails for Birthday | Birthday Nails - NB5144
Almond-shaped Brown Nails for Fall Wedding | Fall Nails - NB5642
Luxury Brown Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB4340
Boho Wedding Embellished Gold Foil Nail Design|Wedding-NB-D-487
Burberry Theme Nails for a Luxury Look | Branded Nails - NB4232
Fancy Nail Designs with Rhinestones
Coffin Bling Nails for Winter | Winter Wedding Nails - NB6672
Bridesmaid Yellow Matte Crystal Nail Design| Wedding-NB-D-551
Galaxy Ombre French Nails Design | Celestial Nails - NB4296
Dark Wedding Rhinestone Neon Nail Design|Wedding-NB-D-421
Prada Nails Floral Design | Branded Nails - NB4262
Glitter and Rhinestone Nails
Embellished Easter Eggs Nail Art | Easter Nails - NB3440
Short and Classy Wedding Nails with Rhinestones | Winter Wedding Nails - NB6682
Short Pastel Nails with Leopard Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2552
Embellished Pink Galaxy Nails | Celestial Nails - NB4301
Tropical Animal Nail Design| Tropical-NB-D-218
Stylish Black Nails Design for New Year | 2024 Nails - NB3701
Autumn Wedding Embellished Ombre Gray Nails | Fall Nails - NB5623
Embellished Gradient Nails with Wheat | Thanksgiving Wheat Nails - NB6293
Green Nails with Rhinestones
Classy Nails with Simple Floral Design | Classy Nails - NB5582
Rhinestone Outlines for Green and Yellow Zebra Nails | Outline Nails - NB5358
Green Nails Marble Design | Marble Nails - NB4651
Green Marble Nails with Rhinestones | Marble Nails - NB4650
Bling Style Leaf Nails | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1449
Fall Wedding Nails Rhinestone Design | Fall Nails - NB5619
Green Rhinestone Nails
Bridesmais 3D Flower Green Toenail Design| Wedding-NB-D-534
Green Nails Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4918
Green Marble Nails with Rhinestones | Marble Nails - NB4650
Blue Russian Almond Nails with Embellishment | Blue Birthday Nails - NB6430
Green Nails with Dalmatian Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB1990
Soft Baby Boomer Nails with Green Rhinestones | Classy Nails - NB4222
Halloween Nails with Rhinestones
Ghost Nails | Halloween - NB617
Ghost Nails | Halloween - NB614
Skeleton Nails | Halloween - NB438
Blood Nails | Halloween - NB625
Dracula Nails | Halloween - NB466
Dracula Nails | Halloween - NB451
Minimal Nails | Halloween - NB518
Blood Nails | Halloween - NB630
Heart Rhinestone Nails
Black Cat Nails with Rhinestone Design | Black Cat Nails - NB7123
Honeymoon Shimmer Nail Design | Wedding-NB-D-600
Chic Black Nails with Rhinestones for Valentine | Embellished Nails - NB4958
Rhinestone Design for Luxury French Nails | Embellished Nails - NB4949
Pink Swirl Nails with Crystal Design | Valentine's Heart Nails - NB7178
Red and White Glitter Nails with Hearts | Valentine's Heart Nails - NB7197
Purple Nail Designs with Rhinestones
Rhinestone Design for Pastel Marble Nails | Embellished Nails - NB4919
Purple Ombre Nails with Snake Print | Purple Ombre Nails - NB6521
Rhinestone Design for Dark Purple Marble Nails | Marble Nails - NB4668
Purple Marble Nails Rhinestone Design | Marble Nails - NB4660
Simple Purple and Yellow Nails Design for Birthday | 19th Birthday Nails - NB6866
Rhinestone Flower Nails
Chrome Nails Rose Design | Chrome Nails - NB5308
Red Nails Royal Silhouette Cat Design | Silhouette Cat Nails - NB7152
Abstract Black Nails with Barbiecore Style Flowers | Abstract Nails - NB5508
Embellished Classy Nails Design for Holiday | Holiday Nails - NB3792
Spring Nails with 3D Flowers | Spring Nails - NB3959
Classy Nails with Crystal Flower Design | Classy Nails - NB4035
Silver Nails with Rhinestones
Honeymoon Shimmer Nail Design | Wedding-NB-D-600
Silver and Pink Luxury Nails with Dalmatian Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2012
Birthday Long Silver Nails | Birthday Nails - NB5150
Christmas Tree Nails with Glitter Embellishment | Christmas | Winter - NB1234
Maple Leaf Nails with Rhinestone Design | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1504
Summer Nails with Rhinestones
Cloud Design for Ombre Nails | Cloud Nails - NB5086
Glitter Galaxy Nail Design for Dark Wedding |Wedding-NB-D-300
Tropical Animal Nail Design| Tropical-NB-D-218
Embellished Yellow Marble Nails | Marble Nails - NB4746
Dark Wedding Black and Purple Nail Designs|Wedding-NB-D-292
Valentine Nails with Rhinestones
Embellished Nails Kiss Design | Kiss Nails for Valentine - NB7213
Rhinestone Design for Neutral Nails | Valentine's Heart Nails - NB7186
Stamped Kiss Nails Design | Kiss Nails for Valentine - NB7214
Rhinestone Toe Nail Art
Jade Green Toenail Design for Bridesmaid| Wedding-NB-D-558
3D Floral Embellished Toenail Design for Honeymoon| Wedding-NB-D-634
Bridal Shower Embellished Milky Pink Toenail Design | Wedding-NB-D-614
Emerald Green Toenail Design for Bridesmaid | Wedding-NB-D-546
Embellished Black Toenail Design for Bridesmaid| Wedding-NB-D-557
Beach Wedding 3D Flower Pink Tonail Design|Wedding-NB-D-491
Silver and Pink Luxury Nails with Dalmatian Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2012
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.
The Best Rhinestone Nail Art Ideas
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.