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
Glossy Black Nails with Leopard Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2586
Peach Fuzz Flame Design on Stiletto Nail | Color of the Year 2024 - NB-D-205
Rhinestone Design for Stiletto Heart Nails | Valentine's Heart Nails - NB7195
Pastel Marble Nails with Black Rhinestones | Embellished Nails - NB4946
Dark Wedding Embellished Stiletto Nail Design|Wedding-NB-D-435
Crown Design for French Manicure | Birthday Crown Nails - NB7085
Short Nails With Rhinestones
Toeails with Clover Design | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1479
Mother in Law Embellished Studs Nail Design| Wedding-NB-D-261
Minimal New Year Nail Design | 2024 Nails - NB1341
Burberry Nail Art for Fall | Branded Nails - NB4231
Black Marble Nails Design | Marble Nails - NB4632
Embellished Neon Leopard Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2561
Embellished Blue Ombre Nails | Blue Ombre Nails - NB6469
Short Nude Nails with a Rhinestone for Office | Professional Nails - NB3290
Rhinestone Wedding Nails
White Shimmer Nails with Forest Green Accent for Fall Wedding | Fall Nails - NB5665
Long Red Nails with White Tips for Fall Wedding | Fall Nails - NB5600
Embellished Light Coral Nails for Fall Wedding | Fall Nails - NB5636
Short Baby Boomer Nails Glitter Design | Baby Boomer Nails - NB5048
Square Nails Rhinestone Design | Winter Wedding Nails - NB6671
Pink and White Baby Boomer Nails Rhinestone Design | Baby Boomer Nails - NB5041
Embellished Cuff Nail Design for Wedding | Outline Nails - NB5400
White Nails with Rhinestones
Embellished Brown Nails with Dalmatian Pattern | Animal Print Nails - NB1985
Wheat Nails Rhinestone Design | Thanksgiving Wheat Nails - NB6295
Luxury Nails with Mocha Mousse Accent | Color of the Year 2025 - NB6978
Fall Wedding Long Square Nails with Gold Glitter | Fall Nails - NB5667
White Rhinestone Nails
Geometric Patterns on Peach Fuzz Nails | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1914
Cloud Nails Design for Beach | Cloud Nails - NB5084
Rhinestone Crown Design for Birthday Nails | Birthday Crown Nails - NB7087
Black Marble Nail with Rhinestones | Marble Nails - NB4639
Nude Nails with Rhinestones
Embellished Work Glossy Nude Nails | Professional Nails - NB3295
White French Nails Chanel-inspired Design | Branded Nails - NB4242
Glossy Geometric Peach Fuzz Nail Art | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1916
Encapsulated Embellished Snowman Nails | Christmas Nails - NB1681
Embellished Honeymoon Nail Design| Wedding-NB-D-412
Coffin Nails Chevron Design | French Manicure - NB3329
Pink Nails with Rhinestones
Crystal Design Pink Nails with a Bunny | Bunny Nails- NB7691
Pastel Easter Nails Rhinestone Design | Easter Nails - NB3524
Pink Chrome Nails with a 3D Cat Design | Nafas Customized Nails- NB7904
3D Floral Embellished Toenail Design for Honeymoon| Wedding-NB-D-634
Luxury Baby Boomer Nails | Classy Nails - NB4219
Luxury Pink Nails for Spring | Spring Nails - NB4371
Pink Rhinestone Nails
Almond Nails with Embellished Crown for Birthday | Birthday Crown Nails - NB7076
Luxury Outline Nails with Pink Hearts for Valentine | Valentine's Heart Nails - NB7211
Boho Wedding Embellished Nail Design | Wedding-NB-D-31
Dog Paw Print for Pink Ombre Nails | Dog Nail Designs- NB7530
Embellished Jelly Nails with French Tips | Jelly Nails - NB3988
French Nails with Rhinestones
Toeails with Clover Design | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1479
Embellished Pink Nails Design | Spring Nails - NB4363
Glitter and Rhinestone Nails Design | Embellished Nails - NB4947
Glossy French Nails with Dalmatian Print | Animal Print Nails - NB1998
Dark Blue Nails Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4945
Black Nails with Rhinestones
Valentine Black and Pink Glossy Nails | Valentine Nails - NB2638
Dark Wedding Black and Accent Pink Nail Design |Wedding-NB-D-298
Dark Wedding Filigree Flower Nails Design|Wedding-NB-D-419
Eyeball Nails | Halloween - NB574
Skeleton Nails | Halloween - NB438
Black Rhinestone Nails
Easy Blossom Pink Nails Design for Valentine | Simple Valentine's Nails - NB7282
Rhinestone Design for Black Dark Nails | Embellished Nails - NB4937
Dark Nails with Black Rhinestones | Embellished Nails - NB4916
Spider Nails | Halloween - NB795
Neutral Nails Flower Accent | Classy Nails - NB4042
Chevron Tips and Black Rhinestones | Embellished Nails - NB4938
Rhinestone Design for Pastel Marble Nails | Embellished Nails - NB4919
Bling Coffin Nails
Glossy French Christmas Tree Nails with Rhinestone | Winter - NB1291
Yellow Marble Nails with Embellishments | Marble Nails - NB4752
Vintage Floral Nail Design with Stripes | Valentine Nails - NB2107
Elegant Baby Boomer Nails with Rhinestones | Baby Boomer Nails - NB5040
Cute French Nails Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4924
Christmas Tree Nail Design with Rhinestone | Winter - NB1288
Dalmatian Print Nails with Rhinestone Design | Animal Print Nails - NB1981
Striped Coffin Nails with Hearts and Roses | Valentine's Rose Nails - NB7164
Easy Nail Designs with Rhinestones
Classy Cinnamon Slate Nails Design | Benjamin Moore Color Trend 2025 - NB6095
Dark Nails with Black Rhinestones | Embellished Nails - NB4916
Glossy Nails Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4953
Green Nails with Nude Accents | Classy Birthday Nails - NB6170
Midnight Blue Nails With Tiny Star Designs | Nita Customized Nail Designs- NB7350
Snake and Rhinestone Nails Design | Snake Nails- NB8125
Red Nails with Rhinestones
Long Red Nails with White Tips for Fall Wedding | Fall Nails - NB5600
Red Nails Design with Chrome Outline and Heart | Chrome Valentine's Nails- NB7397
Red and White Glitter Nails with Hearts | Valentine's Heart Nails - NB7197
Embellished Ladybug Nails Design | Ladybug Nails- NB8339
Red and Pink Ombre Nails with Cuff Borderline | Outline Nails - NB5376
Elegant Red Nails Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4939
Red Rhinestone Nails
Rhinestone and Crystal Design Vampire Nails | Halloween Vampire Nails - NB5999
Red Nails Royal Silhouette Cat Design | Silhouette Cat Nails - NB7152
Elegant Red Nails Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4939
Embellished Glossy Nails with Leopard Print | Animal Print Nails - NB2582
Haunted House Nails| Halloween - NB618
Red Rhinestone Design for Black Chrome Nails | Chrome Nails - NB5310
Gold Rhinestones for Nails
Luxury Green Marble Nails for Office | Marble Nails - NB4656
Boho Wedding Embellished Gold Foil Nail Design|Wedding-NB-D-487
Nails with Diamond Design | Embellished Nails - NB4941
Diamond Shape Color Blocks for Nails Design | Blue Birthday Nails - NB6412
Ivory Nails with Rose Accent | Classy Nails - NB4047
Gold Nails with Rhinestones
Crystal Cranberry Nails Design | Thanksgiving Cranberry Nails - NB6190
16th Birthday Bling Nails | Birthday Nails - NB5183
Boho Wedding Embellished Gold Foil Nail Design|Wedding-NB-D-487
Embellished Luxury New Year Nails | 2024 Nails - NB1365
Bunny Design for Luxury Glitter Nails | Bunny Nails- NB7696
Gold and White Nails Bunny Nails Design | Bunny Nails- NB7682
Ombre Nails with Rhinestones
Short Baby Boomer Nails with Rhinestone Design | Classy Nails - NB4218
Embellished 3D Nails with Sunflowers | Sunflower Nails - NB5235
Bling Nails with Pink Tips | Valentine's Heart Nails - NB7184
Shimmer Design for Ombre Mocha Mousse Nails | Color of the Year 2025 - NB7015
Beach Wedding Dark Nail Design| Wedding-NB-D-40
Orange Ombre Nails for Fall Wedding Design | Fall Nails - NB5586
Valentine Red Nails with Heart Beat | Valentine's Heart Nails - NB7200
Almond Nail Designs with Rhinestones
Abstract Black Nails with Barbiecore Style Flowers | Abstract Nails - NB5508
Simple Pink Nails Design with Hearts | Valentine's Heart Nails - NB7191
Romantic Matte Black Nails with Embellishment | Matte Valentine Nails- NB7447
Red and White Glitter Nails with Hearts | Valentine's Heart Nails - NB7197
Birthday Nails with Rhinestones
Luxury Blue Nails with Embellishment | Blue Birthday Nails - NB6407
Nails with Blue Shades for Birthday | Blue Birthday Nails - NB6433
Luxury Crown Nails Design for Birthday | Birthday Crown Nails - NB7082
Rhinestone Nails Design with a Heart for Birthday | Birthday Heart Nails - NB7065
Almond Nails with Embellished Crown for Birthday | Birthday Crown Nails - NB7076
Luxury Gold Birthday Nails Design | Birthday Nails - NB5096
Birthday Rose Gold Nails Design | Birthday Nails - NB5110
Embellished 21st Birthday Nails | Birthday Nails - NB5195
Stiletto Nails with Rhinestones
Blood Nails | Halloween - NB625
Luxury Bling Nails for Birthday | Birthday Nails - NB5469
Heart Design French Mani and Rose Gold Nails | Valentine's Heart Nails - NB7192
Elegant Bordeaux Burgundy Nails | Fall Nails - NB5758
Black Cat Nails | Halloween - NB652
Gemstone Design for Classy Olive Green Nails | Fall Nails - NB5760
Rhinestone and Crystal Design Vampire Nails | Halloween Vampire Nails - NB5999
Blue Nail Designs with Rhinestones
Double French Peach Fuzz and Blue Butterfly Nails | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1798
Baby Blue Nails Pink Heart Design | Blue Valentine Nails- NB7376
Blue Galaxy Nails with Rhinestones | Celestial Nails - NB4286
Embellished Pastel Blue Goth Stiletto Nails | Easter Nails - NB3684
Nails with Blue Shades for Birthday | Blue Birthday Nails - NB6433
Blue Nail Design with Butterfly for Bridesmaid | Wedding-NB-D-547
Blue Rhinestone Nails
Easter Bling Nails Style | Easter Nails - NB3697
Leopard Pattern Nails with Rhinestones | Animal Print Nails - NB2534
Embellished Blue Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2618
Pastel Galaxy Accent Nails | Celestial Nails - NB4292
Bright Pastel Nails for Spring | Shimmer Nails - NB4161
Rhinestone French Tip Nails | Embellished Nails - NB4955
Sunny Orange Nails with Rhinestones | Spring Nails - NB4030
Rhinestone Design for Matte Blue Nails | Embellished Nails - NB4956
Brown Nails with Rhinestones
Haunted House Nails| Halloween - NB618
Mocha Mousse Glitter French Nails Design | Color of the Year 2025 - NB6949
Luxury Nails with Mocha Mousse Accent | Color of the Year 2025 - NB6978
Classy Burberry Nail Design with Rhinestones | Branded Nails - NB4229
Rhinestone Swirls Design for Mocha Mousse Nails | Color of the Year 2025 - NB7049
Champagne Chrome Nails for Fall Wedding | Fall Nails - NB5588
Butterfly Rhinestone Nails
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
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
Ombre French Christmas Tree Nails with Rhinestones | Winter - NB1297
Embellishment Silhouette Christmas Tree Nails | Christmas | Winter - NB1235
Luxury Christmas Trees Nails with Rhinestone | Winter - NB1293
Black Christmas Nails Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4926
Chrome Nails with Rhinestones
Chrome Birthday Nails Crown and Heart Design | Birthday Crown Nails - NB7081
Black Chrome Nails with 3D Nail Charms | Chrome Nails - NB5305
Elegant Black Chrome Nails Design | Chrome Nails - NB5317
Pink Chrome Nails with a 3D Cat Design | Nafas Customized Nails- NB7904
Cute Nail Designs with Rhinestones
Bunnies and Flowers for Spring Nails | Bunny Nails- NB7689
Pastel Marble Nails with Black Rhinestones | Embellished Nails - NB4946
Cute French Nails Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4924
Simple Rhinestone Nails Design | Embellished Nails - NB4950
Short Hello Kitty Nails | Bow Nails - NB5162
Mickey Mouse Design for Blue Ombre Nails | Cartoon Nails - NB6636
Leopard Cub French Nails | Leopard Nails- NB8078
Encapsulated Embellished Snowman Nails | Christmas Nails - NB1681
Fall Nail Designs with Rhinestones
Ombre Sparkle Yellow Nails with Flowers | Yellow Birthday Nails - NB6447
Dark Wedding Embellished Stiletto Nail Design|Wedding-NB-D-435
Matte Green and Yellow Nails with Rhinestone | Embellished Nails - NB4952
Fall Wedding Nails Rhinestone Design | Fall Nails - NB5619
Luxury Prada Nails with Golden Foliage Design | Branded Nails - NB4264
Embellished Gray Ombre Nails for Autumn Wedding | Fall Nails - NB5596
Fancy Nail Designs with Rhinestones
New Year Luxury Blue and Purple Nails | 2024 Nails - NB1363
Prada-inspired Embellished Pink Nails | Branded Nails - NB4261
Luxury Prada Nails with Golden Foliage Design | Branded Nails - NB4264
Pink Nails Accent Design | Spring Nails - NB4370
Embellished Crusie Wedding Toenail Design with Pearl| Wedding-NB-D-639
Glitter and Rhinestone Nails
Rose Gold Birthday Bling Nails | Birthday Nails - NB5098
Embellished Bridal Shower Nail Design| Wedding-NB-D-62
Dark Stiletto Nails with Silhouette Cat Accent | Silhouette Cat Nails - NB7151
Wheat Nails with Embellishment | Thanksgiving Wheat Nails - NB6299
3D Zodiac Constellation Design for Starry Night Nails | Valentine's Starry Night Nails - NB7170
Stylish White Snow Nails | Sherwin William Color Capsule 2025 - NB6401
Green Nails with Rhinestones
Gemstone Design for Classy Olive Green Nails | Fall Nails - NB5760
Rhinestone Outlines for Green and Yellow Zebra Nails | Outline Nails - NB5358
Matte Green and Yellow Nails with Rhinestone | Embellished Nails - NB4952
Classy Nails with Modern Reverse French Design | Reverse French Nails - NB5568
Embellished Tropical Leaf Nails | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1428
Bling Style Leaf Nails | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1449
Green Rhinestone Nails
Matte Coffin Nails with Shamrock Design | St. Patrick's Day Nails- NB7875
Ombre French Christmas Tree Nails with Rhinestones | Winter - NB1297
Pink Nails with Rhinestone French Tip | Spring Nails - NB4366
Bridesmais 3D Flower Green Toenail Design| Wedding-NB-D-534
Rhinestone Outlines for Green and Yellow Zebra Nails | Outline Nails - NB5358
Short Pink Nails with Rhinestones | Spring Nails - NB4362
Green Nails with Dalmatian Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB1990
Halloween Nails with Rhinestones
Minimal Nails | Halloween - NB518
Ghost Nails | Halloween - NB617
Blood Nails | Halloween - NB625
Blood Nails | Halloween - NB630
Dracula Nails | Halloween - NB451
Bat Nails | Halloween - NB373
Vampire Nails | Halloween - NB573
Haunted House Nails| Halloween - NB618
Heart Rhinestone Nails
Soft Pink Nails with Hearts for Valentine | Valentine's Heart Nails - NB7196
Red Nails Design with Chrome Outline and Heart | Chrome Valentine's Nails- NB7397
Easy Blossom Pink Nails Design for Valentine | Simple Valentine's Nails - NB7282
Valentine Bears and Hearts Nails Design | Valentine's Cute Nails - NB7108
Heart Design for Pink Chrome French Nails | Valentine's Heart Nails - NB7190
Baby Blue Nails Pink Heart Design | Blue Valentine Nails- NB7376
Purple Nail Designs with Rhinestones
Galaxy Ombre French Nails Design | Celestial Nails - NB4296
Bunnies and Flowers for Spring Nails | Bunny Nails- NB7689
Birthday Party Nails Design | 18th Birthday Nails - NB6850
Dark Wedding Black and Purple Nail Designs|Wedding-NB-D-292
Rhinestone Design for Pastel Marble Nails | Embellished Nails - NB4919
Rhinestone Flower Nails
Bunnies and Flowers for Spring Nails | Bunny Nails- NB7689
Gradient Lemon Yellow and Sky Blue Nails with Embellishments | Spring Nails- NB7961
Gold Flowers for Birthday Blue Nails Design | Blue Birthday Nails - NB6434
Blue Flowers for Nude Ombre Nails | Nude Ombre Nail Art - NB6541
Peach Fuzz Rhinestone Nail Design | Color of the Year 2024 - NB-D-211
Jade Green Toenail Design for Bridesmaid| Wedding-NB-D-558
Silver Nails with Rhinestones
Christmas Tree Nails with Glitter Embellishment | Christmas | Winter - NB1234
Silver and Pink Luxury Nails with Dalmatian Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2012
Silver Decoration for Red Valentine Nails | Valentine's Heart Nails - NB7193
Chrome Nails with Maple Leaves | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1524
Summer Nails with Rhinestones
3D Sunflower and Ladybug Nails Design | Sunflower Nails - NB5239
Bridesmais 3D Flower Green Toenail Design| Wedding-NB-D-534
Bridal Shower Embellished Nail Design | Wedding-NB-D-79
Colorful 20st Birthday Nails Design | Birthday Nails - NB5202
Neon Green Marble Nails Design | Marble Nails - NB4707
3D Seahorse Design for Pastel Green Nails | Seahorse Nails- NB8288
Coral Nails with Accent Chevron Design for Bridesmaid| Wedding-NB-D-563
Valentine Nails with Rhinestones
Rhinestone Design for Neutral Nails | Valentine's Heart Nails - NB7186
Rhinestone Hearts for Nails | Embellished Nails - NB4951
Hearts on Nails with Feather Design | Valentine Nails - NB2701
Rhinestone Toe Nail Art
Embellished French Nail Design for Cruise Wedding| Wedding-NB-D-638
Embellished Crusie Wedding Toenail Design with Pearl| Wedding-NB-D-639
Luxury Shimmer Toenail Design for Honeymoon| Wedding-NB-D-636
Boho Wedding Embellished Gold Foil Nail Design|Wedding-NB-D-487
Emerald Green Toenail Design for Bridesmaid | Wedding-NB-D-546
3D Floral Embellished Toenail Design for Honeymoon| Wedding-NB-D-634
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.