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
Cute French Nails Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4924
Black Rhinestones for Dark Nails | Embellished Nails - NB4935
Christmas Tree Nail Design with Rhinestone | Winter - NB1288
Dark Wedding Black Nail Design|Wedding-NB-D-431
Fancy Yellow Nails for Birthday | Birthday Nails - NB5144
Short Nails With Rhinestones
Minimal Yellow Marble Nails Design | Marble Nails - NB4747
Luxury Prada Nails with Golden Foliage Design | Branded Nails - NB4264
Glossy Baby Boomer Nails with Rhinestones | Baby Boomer Nails - NB5036
Marble Design for Black Nails | Marble Nails - NB4633
Wheat Nails Rhinestone Design | Thanksgiving Wheat Nails - NB6295
Luxury Shimmer Toenail Design for Honeymoon| Wedding-NB-D-636
Gold Flowers for Birthday Blue Nails Design | Blue Birthday Nails - NB6434
Mother in Law Embellished Studs Nail Design| Wedding-NB-D-261
Rhinestone Wedding Nails
Baby Boomer Glitter Nails Design | Baby Boomer Nails - NB5044
Sunflower Accent Nail for Wedding Day | Sunflower Nails - NB5273
Champagne Chrome Nails for Fall Wedding | Fall Nails - NB5588
Beach Wedding 3D Flower Pink Tonail Design|Wedding-NB-D-491
Almond-shaped Brown Nails for Fall Wedding | Fall Nails - NB5642
Square Nails Rhinestone Design | Winter Wedding Nails - NB6671
White Nails with Rhinestones
Full Bling Christmas Tree Nails with Ornaments Design | Winter - NB1295
Glossy French Nails with Dalmatian Print | Animal Print Nails - NB1998
White Shimmer Nails with Forest Green Accent for Fall Wedding | Fall Nails - NB5665
Luxury Nails with Mocha Mousse Accent | Color of the Year 2025 - NB6978
Ombre French Christmas Tree Nails with Rhinestones | Winter - NB1297
White Rhinestone Nails
Bridal Shower Glossy Rhinestone Nail Design | Wedding-NB-D-85
Rainbow Glitter Nails with Rhinestones | Glitter Nails - NB4981
Embellished 3D Nails with Sunflowers | Sunflower Nails - NB5235
Glitter Pastel Pink Nails for Easter | Easter Nails - NB3690
Brown Nails with Burberry Accents | Branded Nails - NB4230
Embellished French Nail Design for Cruise Wedding| Wedding-NB-D-638
Silver Decoration for Red Valentine Nails | Valentine's Heart Nails - NB7193
Embellished Nail Design with Rhinestone for Dark Wedding|Wedding-NB-D-290
Nude Nails with Rhinestones
Honeymoon Glitter Nail Design with Rose| Wedding-NB-D-589
4-Leaf Clover Nail Design | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1410
Neutral Nails with minimalist Bling for Office | Professional Nails - NB3037
Spider Nails | Halloween - NB795
Halloween Vampire Theme Nails | Halloween Vampire Nails - NB6014
Bling Style Leaf Nails | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1449
Glossy Nails Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4953
Pink Nails with Rhinestones
Reverse French Rhinestone Design | Baby Boomer Nails - NB5035
Baby Boomer Nails with Pink Glitter Design | Baby Boomer Nails - NB5045
Easy Blossom Pink Nails Design for Valentine | Simple Valentine's Nails - NB7282
Bridal Shower Embellished Milky Pink Toenail Design | Wedding-NB-D-614
Embellished Stiletto Nails with Cute Cat | Cute Cat Nail Art - NB7138
Pink Rhinestone Nails
Luxury Outline Nails with Pink Hearts for Valentine | Valentine's Heart Nails - NB7211
Embellished Pink Nails Design | Spring Nails - NB4363
Dark Wedding Studs Nail Design |Wedding-NB-D-288
Boho Wedding Embellished Nail Design | Wedding-NB-D-31
Vintage Floral Nail Design with Stripes | Valentine Nails - NB2107
French Nails with Rhinestones
Embellished Peach Fuzz Nails with Dalmatian Print | Animal Print Nails - NB1999
3D Teddy Bear Design for Double French Nails | Teddy Nails for Valentine - NB7228
Yellow Nails with Green French Tips and Rhinestones | Embellished Nails - NB4961
Black Nails with Rhinestones
Black Nails with Glitter Cat Design | Cat Nail Art - NB7121
Chrome Nails with Rhinestone Embellishments | Chrome Nails - NB5303
Easy Dark Nails Design with Rhinestones | Embellished Nails - NB4959
Dark Nails with Decoration | Dark Nails - NB6588
Dark Nails with Black Rhinestones | Embellished Nails - NB4916
Marble Design for Black Nails | Marble Nails - NB4633
Black Rhinestone Nails
Rhinestone Reindeer Nail Art | Embellished Nails - NB4948
Embellished Nail Design with Rhinestone for Dark Wedding|Wedding-NB-D-290
Dark Wedding Rhinestone Nail Designs|Wedding-NB-D-294
Bling Coffin Nails
Christmas Tree Nail Design with Decorations| Winter - NB1289
Ombre Nails with a White Bunny | Bunny Nails- NB7705
Full Bling on Nails with Christmas Trees | Winter - NB1292
Fall Wedding Light Purple Nails | Fall Nails - NB5659
Pastel French Tips and Leopard Print | Animal Print Nails - NB2546
Embellished Glossy Nails with Leopard Print | Animal Print Nails - NB2582
Embellished Celestial Nails Design | Valentine's Starry Night Nails - NB7167
Easy Nail Designs with Rhinestones
Cloud Design for Ombre Nails | Cloud Nails - NB5086
Elegant Red Nails Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4939
Bridal Shower Minimal Accent Nail Design| Wedding-NB-D-69
Easter Eggs with Rhinestones Nails Design | Easter Nails - NB3526
Crystal Cranberry Fruit Nails Design | Thanksgiving Cranberry Nails - NB6199
Red Nails with Rhinestones
Blood Nails | Halloween - NB625
Hearts on Nails with Feather Design | Valentine Nails - NB2701
Silver and Red Glitter Design for Heart Nails | Valentine's Heart Nails - NB7208
Vintage Floral Nail Design with Stripes | Valentine Nails - NB2107
Cranberry-Inspired Rhinestone Nails | Thanksgiving Cranberry Nails - NB6192
Bling Red Nails for Christmas | Red Christmas Nails - NB6773
Red Rhinestone Nails
Christmas Tree Nail Design with Rhinestone | Winter - NB1288
Nude Nails Design with Vampire Fangs | Halloween Vampire Nails - NB6015
Red and White Dalmatian Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB1975
Red Nails Royal Silhouette Cat Design | Silhouette Cat Nails - NB7152
Hearts on Nails with Feather Design | Valentine Nails - NB2701
Elegant Black Chrome Nails Design | Chrome Nails - NB5317
Red Rhinestone Design for Black Chrome Nails | Chrome Nails - NB5310
Gold Rhinestones for Nails
Luxury Gold Birthday Nails Design | Birthday Nails - NB5096
Black and White Leopard Print Nails with Embellishments | Animal Print Nails - NB4321
Nude Nails Gold Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4920
Tropical Animal Nail Design| Tropical-NB-D-218
Blue and Black Nails Rhinestone Design | Blue Birthday Nails - NB6426
Gold Nails with Rhinestones
White and Gold Fall Wedding Nails with Delicate Patterns | Fall Nails - NB5631
Crystal Cranberry Nails Design | Thanksgiving Cranberry Nails - NB6190
Nails with Diamond Design | Embellished Nails - NB4941
Rose Gold Birthday Bling Nails | Birthday Nails - NB5098
Bunny Design for Luxury Glitter Nails | Bunny Nails- NB7696
Ombre Nails with Rhinestones
Gradient Maple Leaves Nail Design | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1539
Red and Pink Ombre Nails with Cuff Borderline | Outline Nails - NB5376
Embellished Blue Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2618
Christmas Tree Nails with Glitter Embellishment | Christmas | Winter - NB1234
Pastel French Tips and Leopard Print | Animal Print Nails - NB2546
Embellished Cuff Nail Design for Wedding | Outline Nails - NB5400
Embellished 3D Nails with Sunflowers | Sunflower Nails - NB5235
Almond Nail Designs with Rhinestones
Pink Swirl Nails with Crystal Design | Valentine's Heart Nails - NB7178
Embellished Cuff Nail Design for Wedding | Outline Nails - NB5400
Heart Crystal Design for Neutral Swirl Nails | Valentine's Heart Nails - NB7198
Stylish Black Nails Design for New Year | 2024 Nails - NB3701
Embellishment Silhouette Christmas Tree Nails | Christmas | Winter - NB1235
Birthday Nails with Rhinestones
Diamond Shape Color Blocks for Nails Design | Blue Birthday Nails - NB6412
Rose Gold Birthday Bling Nails | Birthday Nails - NB5098
Blue Nails with Shapes of Color | Blue Birthday Nails - NB6413
Birthday Embellished Yellow Nails | Birthday Nails - NB5111
Rhinestone Crown Design for Birthday Nails | Birthday Crown Nails - NB7087
Brown Aurora Nails for Birthday | Classy Birthday Nails - NB6156
Luxury Blue Nails with Embellishment | Blue Birthday Nails - NB6407
Glossy Nude Nails with Rhinestones and Glitters | Nude Birthday Nails - NB6442
Stiletto Nails with Rhinestones
Black Rhinestones for Dark Nails | Embellished Nails - NB4935
Embellished Stiletto Nails with Pandas | Panda Nails- NB7580
Embellished Ombre Stiletto Nails | St. Patrick's Day Nails- NB7890
Bling Birthday Nails Design | Birthday Nails - NB5467
Dark Wedding Embellished Stiletto Nail Design|Wedding-NB-D-435
Blue Nail Designs with Rhinestones
White Nails with Clouds | Cloud Nails - NB5076
Long Ombre Mocha Mousse and Blue Nails Design | Color of the Year 2025 - NB7020
Wave Surfing Nail Art | Sport | Travel and Tourism - NB963
Blue Theme Leopard Print Embellished Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2620
Embellished Nails Cross Design | Cross Nails - NB6037
Blue Gothic Almond Nails for Easter | Easter Nails - NB3649
Embellished Blue Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2618
Blue Rhinestone Nails
Honeymoon Toenail Design|Wedding-NB-D-460
Easter Bling Nails Style | Easter Nails - NB3697
Sunny Orange Nails with Rhinestones | Spring Nails - NB4030
Rhinestone French Tip Nails | Embellished Nails - NB4955
Dark Stiletto Nails with Silhouette Cat Accent | Silhouette Cat Nails - NB7151
Blue Nails Rhinestone Embellishments | Embellished Nails - NB4923
Blue Nail Design with Butterfly for Bridesmaid | Wedding-NB-D-547
Chrome Nails with Maple Leaves | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1524
Brown Nails with Rhinestones
Rhinestone Swirls Design for Mocha Mousse Nails | Color of the Year 2025 - NB7049
Almond-shaped Brown Nails for Fall Wedding | Fall Nails - NB5642
Leopard Nails Design with Rhinestones | Animal Print Nails - NB2515
Burberry Pattern on Nails with Embellishments | Branded Nails - NB4233
Easy to Do and Luxury Mocha Mousse Nails Design | Color of the Year 2025 - NB6986
Glossy Brown Almond Nails for Fall Wedding | Fall Nails - NB5654
Luxury Brown Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB4340
Butterfly Rhinestone Nails
Blue Nail Design with Butterfly for Bridesmaid | Wedding-NB-D-547
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
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
Christmas Nail Designs with Rhinestones
Santa Claus Chrome Nails | Christmas | Winter - NB1324
Bling Red Nails for Christmas | Red Christmas Nails - NB6773
Rhinestone Embellishments on Christmas Tree Nails| Winter - NB1290
Christmas Tree Nails with Glitter Embellishment | Christmas | Winter - NB1234
Chrome Nails with Rhinestones
Rose Gold Birthday Bling Nails | Birthday Nails - NB5098
Chrome Nails with Rhinestone Embellishments | Chrome Nails - NB5303
Eyeball Nails | Halloween - NB574
Chrome Birthday Nails Crown and Heart Design | Birthday Crown Nails - NB7081
Luxury Black Chrome Nails Design | Chrome Nails - NB5313
Embellished Pink Pearl Nails | Classy Nails - NB4037
Cute Nail Designs with Rhinestones
Pink Nails with Bear Design | Valentine's Cute Nails - NB7111
Cute French Nails Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4924
Pastel Marble Nails with Black Rhinestones | Embellished Nails - NB4946
Embellished Blue and Pink Nails with Mini Mouse | Cartoon Nails - NB6641
Leopard Cub French Nails | Leopard Nails- NB8078
Simple Rhinestone Nails Design | Embellished Nails - NB4950
Short Hello Kitty Nails | Bow Nails - NB5162
Striped Pink Nails Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4934
Fall Nail Designs with Rhinestones
Autumn Wedding Embellished Ombre Gray Nails | Fall Nails - NB5623
Cinnamon Slate Nails Design for Autumn | Benjamin Moore Color Trend 2025 - NB6107
Orange and Green Nails with Pumpkin | Thanksgiving Pumpkin Nails - NB6218
Bridal Shower Glossy Rhinestone Nail Design | Wedding-NB-D-85
Fall Wedding Long Square Nails with Gold Glitter | Fall Nails - NB5667
Dark Wedding Filigree Flower Nails Design|Wedding-NB-D-419
Glitter and Rhinestone Design for Autumn Wedding Nails | Fall Nails - NB5624
Burberry Pattern on Nails with Embellishments | Branded Nails - NB4233
Fancy Nail Designs with Rhinestones
Dark Blue Nails Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4945
Boho Wedding Embellished Nail Design | Wedding-NB-D-31
Embellished Red Chrome Nails | Chrome Nails - NB5295
Rhinestone Design for Luxury French Nails | Embellished Nails - NB4949
Christmas Tree Nails with Glitter Embellishment | Christmas | Winter - NB1234
Black Chrome Nails with 3D Nail Charms | Chrome Nails - NB5305
Glitter and Rhinestone Nails
Halloween Vampire Theme Nails | Halloween Vampire Nails - NB6014
Cute French Nails Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4924
Zebra and Leopard Prints with Flower Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2564
Dark Stiletto Nails with Silhouette Cat Accent | Silhouette Cat Nails - NB7151
Ombre Nails with a White Bunny | Bunny Nails- NB7705
Coffin Bling Nails for Winter | Winter Wedding Nails - NB6672
Simple Pink Nails Design with Hearts | Valentine's Heart Nails - NB7191
Green Nails with Rhinestones
Rhinestone Design for Ombre Mocha Mousse Nails | Color of the Year 2025 - NB7022
Green Nails Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4918
Snowflakes and Rhinestones Nails Design | Embellished Nails - NB4942
Floral 3D Accent for Mint Green Nails | Shimmer Nails - NB4160
Green Nails Marble Design | Marble Nails - NB4651
Christmas Tree Nail Design with Rhinestone | Winter - NB1288
Green Rhinestone Nails
Green Marble Nails with Rhinestones | Marble Nails - NB4650
Ombre French Christmas Tree Nails with Rhinestones | Winter - NB1297
Pink Nails with Rhinestone French Tip | Spring Nails - NB4366
Soft Baby Boomer Nails with Green Rhinestones | Classy Nails - NB4222
Bridesmais 3D Flower Green Toenail Design| Wedding-NB-D-534
Blue Russian Almond Nails with Embellishment | Blue Birthday Nails - NB6430
Matte Coffin Nails with Shamrock Design | St. Patrick's Day Nails- NB7875
Halloween Nails with Rhinestones
Ghost Nails | Halloween - NB617
Spider Nails | Halloween - NB795
Vampire Nails | Halloween - NB544
Blood Nails | Halloween - NB625
Blood Nails | Halloween - NB630
Vampire Nails | Halloween - NB540
Heart Rhinestone Nails
Almond Broken Heart Nails | Heart Nails - NB4604
Valentine Black and Pink Glossy Nails | Valentine Nails - NB2638
Long Square Nails with Hearts | Luxury Valentine Nails- NB7438
Glossy Shimmer Peach Fuzz Nails and Heart Nail Art | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1880
Purple Nail Designs with Rhinestones
Purple Marble Nails with Embellishments | Marble Nails - NB4661
Short Oval Nails with Purple Outline | Outline Nails - NB5416
New Year Luxury Blue and Purple Nails | 2024 Nails - NB1363
Birthday Party Nails Design | 18th Birthday Nails - NB6850
Simple Purple and Yellow Nails Design for Birthday | 19th Birthday Nails - NB6866
Purple Marble Nails Rhinestone Design | Marble Nails - NB4660
Purple Ombre Nails with Snake Print | Purple Ombre Nails - NB6521
Rhinestone Flower Nails
Flower Design Sky Blue and Lemon Yellow Nails | Spring Nails- NB7952
Elegant Transparent Floral Nails for Easter | Easter Nails - NB3621
Embellished Polar Bear Nail Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3172
Luxury Nails with 3D Roses for Valentine | Valentine's Rose Nails - NB7163
Black Chrome Nails with 3D Nail Charms | Chrome Nails - NB5305
Silver Nails with Rhinestones
Honeymoon Shimmer Nail Design | Wedding-NB-D-600
Christmas Tree Nails with Glitter Embellishment | Christmas | Winter - NB1234
Silver Decoration for Red Valentine Nails | Valentine's Heart Nails - NB7193
Chrome Birthday Nails Crown and Heart Design | Birthday Crown Nails - NB7081
Summer Nails with Rhinestones
Rainbow Glitter Nails with Rhinestones | Glitter Nails - NB4981
Embellished Sunflower Nails for Wedding | Sunflower Nails - NB5276
Minimal Yellow Marble Nails Design | Marble Nails - NB4747
Yellow Marble Nails with Embellishments | Marble Nails - NB4752
Bridal Shower Nail Art Design | Wedding-NB-D-81
Black and Orange Nail Design for Dark Wedding|Wedding-NB-D-289
Valentine Nails with Rhinestones
Rhinestone Design for Luxury French Nails | Embellished Nails - NB4949
Simple Pink Nails Design with Hearts | Valentine's Heart Nails - NB7191
Easy Blossom Pink Nails Design for Valentine | Simple Valentine's Nails - NB7282
Soft Pink Nails with Hearts for Valentine | Valentine's Heart Nails - NB7196
Embellished Nails Kiss Design | Kiss Nails for Valentine - NB7213
Rhinestone Toe Nail Art
Boho Chic Wedding Toenail Design | Wedding-NB-D-28
Embellished Crusie Wedding Toenail Design with Pearl| Wedding-NB-D-639
Honeymoon 3D Pearl with Flower Toenail Design | Wedding-NB-D-590
Jade Green Toenail Design for Bridesmaid| Wedding-NB-D-558
Embellished Black Toenail Design for Bridesmaid| Wedding-NB-D-557
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.