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
Baby Boomer Chic Nails with Rhinestones | Baby Boomer Nails - NB5043
Elegant Geometric Nails Design | Geometric Nails - NB5449
Pink Galaxy Nails with Rhinestones | Celestial Nails - NB4298
Glossy Brown Almond Nails for Fall Wedding | Fall Nails - NB5654
Ombre Mocha Mousse Nails Rhinestone Design | Color of the Year 2025 - NB7018
Luxury Nails with Chanel Theme | Branded Nails - NB4245
Short Nails With Rhinestones
Short Ombre Nails Rhinestone Design | Red Ombre Nails - NB6522
Luxury Prada Nails with Golden Foliage Design | Branded Nails - NB4264
Toeails with Clover Design | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1479
Nude Nails with Prada Accents | Branded Nails - NB4260
Embellished Pink Nails for Love Day | Valentine Nails - NB2641
Jade Green Toenail Design for Bridesmaid| Wedding-NB-D-558
Minimal Yellow Marble Nails Design | Marble Nails - NB4747
Rhinestone Wedding Nails
Glossy Brown Almond Nails for Fall Wedding | Fall Nails - NB5654
Embellished Ombre Nails for Fall Wedding | Fall Nails - NB5589
Pink and White Baby Boomer Nails Rhinestone Design | Baby Boomer Nails - NB5041
Glitter and Rhinestone Design for Autumn Wedding Nails | Fall Nails - NB5624
White Nails with Rhinestones
Embellished 21st Birthday Nails | Birthday Nails - NB5195
Ghost Nails | Halloween - NB638
Crystal Cranberry Fruit Nails Design | Thanksgiving Cranberry Nails - NB6199
Almond Nails with Embellished Crown for Birthday | Birthday Crown Nails - NB7076
White Rhinestone Nails
Versace-inspired Red Nails | Branded Nails - NB4269
Short Baby Boomer Nails with Rhinestone Design | Classy Nails - NB4218
Embellished Easter Eggs Nail Art | Easter Nails - NB3440
Mother in Law Embellished Studs Nail Design| Wedding-NB-D-261
Easy to Do Birthday Square Nails | 19th Birthday Nails - NB6870
Nude Nails with Prada Accents | Branded Nails - NB4260
Embellished Luxury Mocha Mousse Nails | Color of the Year 2025 - NB6981
Embellished Sunflower Nails for Wedding | Sunflower Nails - NB5276
Nude Nails with Rhinestones
Easter Bling Nails Style | Easter Nails - NB3697
Fancy Jeweled Boho Wedding Nail Design | Wedding-NB-D7
Christmas Tree Nail Design with Rhinestone | Winter - NB1288
Neutral Nails with White Flowers | Spring Nails - NB4365
Embellished Rhinestone Honeymoon Nail Design| Wedding-NB-D-413
Honeymoon Glitter Nail Design with Rose| Wedding-NB-D-589
Beach WeddingEmbellished Caviar Nail Design| Wedding-NB-D-46
Pink Nails with Rhinestones
Glossy Shimmer Peach Fuzz Nails and Heart Nail Art | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1880
Leopard Print Hot Pink Nails Design | Animal Print Nails - NB4331
Spring Embellished Pink Nails | Spring Nails - NB4373
Valentine Black and Pink Glossy Nails | Valentine Nails - NB2638
Embellished Pink Galaxy Nails | Celestial Nails - NB4301
Reverse French Rhinestone Design | Baby Boomer Nails - NB5035
Pink Rhinestone Nails
Peach Fuzz Nails with Decorations| Color of the Year 2024 - NB1748
Almond Nails with Embellished Crown for Birthday | Birthday Crown Nails - NB7076
Dalmatian Print Nails Rhinestone Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2002
Flower and Leopard Print Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2553
3D Nail Charm Outline for Pink Leopard Nails | Outline Nails - NB5343
French Nails with Rhinestones
Glossy Geometric Peach Fuzz Nail Art | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1916
Yellow Nails with Green French Tips and Rhinestones | Embellished Nails - NB4961
Full Rhinestone French Nails with Christmas Trees | Winter - NB1294
Blue French Nails Silver Rhinestones on Tips | Embellished Nails - NB4931
Pastel French Tips and Leopard Print | Animal Print Nails - NB2546
Embellished V-shape French Nails Design | French Manicure - NB3330
Black Nails with Rhinestones
Chrome Nails Rose Design | Chrome Nails - NB5308
Rhinestone Design for Stiletto Nails | St. Patrick's Day Nails- NB7895
Ghost Nails | Halloween - NB614
Bling Birthday Nails with Crystal Design | Birthday Nails - NB5468
Embellished Dark Wedding Nail Designs|Wedding-NB-D-285
Black Marble Nail with Rhinestones | Marble Nails - NB4639
Black Rhinestone Nails
Rhinestone Design for Black Dark Nails | Embellished Nails - NB4937
Dark Nails with Black Rhinestones | Embellished Nails - NB4916
Glossy Nails Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4953
Black Rhinestones for Dark Nails | Embellished Nails - NB4935
Full Rhinestone Design for Accent Nail | Embellished Nails - NB4928
Rhinestone Reindeer Nail Art | Embellished Nails - NB4948
Nails with Black Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4925
Bling Coffin Nails
Long Purple Nails with Marble Design | Marble Nails - NB4663
Ombre Nails Glitter and Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4921
Burberry Theme Nails for a Luxury Look | Branded Nails - NB4232
Embellished Peach Fuzz Geometric Nails | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1919
Elegant Baby Boomer Nails with Rhinestones | Baby Boomer Nails - NB5040
Red Ombre Nails with Embellished Accents | Red Ombre Nails Design- NB6535
Bling Ombre Nails | Embellished Nails - NB4940
Easy Nail Designs with Rhinestones
Classy Cinnamon Slate Nails Design | Benjamin Moore Color Trend 2025 - NB6095
Short and Classy Wedding Nails with Rhinestones | Winter Wedding Nails - NB6682
Neutral Nails with minimalist Bling for Office | Professional Nails - NB3037
Snake-inspired Rhinestone Nails | Snake Nails- NB8122
Embellished Glossy Nails with Leopard Print | Animal Print Nails - NB2582
Sky Blue and Lemon Yellow Nails with Ring Finger Design | Spring Nails- NB7965
Embellished Nails with Sunflowers | Thanksgiving Sunflower Nails - NB6244
Red Nails with Rhinestones
Embellished Red Chrome Nails | Chrome Nails - NB5295
Versace-inspired Red Nails | Branded Nails - NB4269
Elegant Red Nails Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4939
Embellished Ladybug Nails Design | Ladybug Nails- NB8339
Red Ombre Nails Rhinestone Cuff Design | Red Ombre Nails - NB6528
Blood Nails | Halloween - NB625
Red Nails with Embellished Reverse French Mani | Reverse French Nails - NB5570
Red Rhinestone Nails
Embellished Glossy Nails with Leopard Print | Animal Print Nails - NB2582
Rhinestone Hearts for Nails | Embellished Nails - NB4951
Cranberry-Inspired Rhinestone Nails | Thanksgiving Cranberry Nails - NB6192
Red Ombre Nails Rhinestone Cuff Design | Red Ombre Nails - NB6528
Christmas Tree Nails with Glitter Embellishment | Christmas | Winter - NB1234
Red Nails Royal Silhouette Cat Design | Silhouette Cat Nails - NB7152
Gold Rhinestones for Nails
Short and Classy Wedding Nails with Rhinestones | Winter Wedding Nails - NB6682
Boho Wedding Embellished Gold Foil Nail Design|Wedding-NB-D-487
Bling Birthday Nails with Crystal Design | Birthday Nails - NB5468
Nails with Gucci Pattern | Branded Nails - NB4256
Gold Nails with Rhinestones
Luxury Gold Birthday Nails Design | Birthday Nails - NB5096
Crystal Cranberry Nails Design | Thanksgiving Cranberry Nails - NB6190
Long Square Nails with Hearts | Luxury Valentine Nails- NB7438
16th Birthday Bling Nails | Birthday Nails - NB5183
Embellished Nails with Glitter for Wedding | Classy Nails - NB3819
Birthday Rose Gold Nails Design | Birthday Nails - NB5110
Ombre Nails with Rhinestones
3D Nail Charm Outline for Pink Leopard Nails | Outline Nails - NB5343
Simple Pink Nails Design with Hearts | Valentine's Heart Nails - NB7191
Coffin Bling Nails for Winter | Winter Wedding Nails - NB6672
Rhinestone Embellishments on Christmas Tree Nails| Winter - NB1290
Glitter Pastel Pink Nails for Easter | Easter Nails - NB3690
Almond Nail Designs with Rhinestones
Glitter Pastel Pink Nails for Easter | Easter Nails - NB3690
Ombre French Christmas Tree Nails with Rhinestones | Winter - NB1297
Dark Wedding Black and Purple Nail Designs|Wedding-NB-D-292
Embellished Bridal Shower Nail Design| Wedding-NB-D-62
Blue Theme Leopard Print Embellished Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2620
Birthday Nails with Rhinestones
Luxury Gold Birthday Nails Design | Birthday Nails - NB5096
French Rhinestone Nails with Crown Design | Birthday Crown Nails - NB7079
Crown Design for French Manicure | Birthday Crown Nails - NB7085
Pink Nails with Embedded Rhinestones for Birthday | Birthday Nails - NB5130
Fancy Black Nails for Birthday | Birthday Nails - NB5154
Birthday Long Silver Nails | Birthday Nails - NB5150
Birthday Pink Shimmer Nails Design | Birthday Nails - NB5124
Diamond Shape Color Blocks for Nails Design | Blue Birthday Nails - NB6412
Stiletto Nails with Rhinestones
Floral 3D Accent for Mint Green Nails | Shimmer Nails - NB4160
Eyeball Nails | Halloween - NB574
Blood Nails | Halloween - NB584
Black and Orange Nail Design for Dark Wedding|Wedding-NB-D-289
Blood Nails | Halloween - NB625
Black Cat Nails | Halloween - NB652
Geometric LGBT Nails with Foil Design | Pride | LGBTQIA2S+ Nails - NB2392
Blue Nail Designs with Rhinestones
Light Blue Nails with Rhinestones | Embellished Nails - NB4944
White Bunny for Baby Blue Nails | Bunny Nails- NB7680
New Year Luxury Blue and Purple Nails | 2024 Nails - NB1363
Embellished Blue Galaxy Nails Design | Celestial Nails - NB4282
Dark Blue Nails with Embellishment | Classy Luxury Nails- NB7712
Easter Eggs with Rhinestones Nails Design | Easter Nails - NB3526
Blue French Nails Silver Rhinestones on Tips | Embellished Nails - NB4931
Blue Galaxy Nails with Rhinestones | Celestial Nails - NB4286
Blue Rhinestone Nails
Embellished Blue Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2618
Honeymoon 3D Pearl with Flower Toenail Design | Wedding-NB-D-590
Pastel Galaxy Accent Nails | Celestial Nails - NB4292
Embellished Stiletto Nails with Pandas | Panda Nails- NB7580
Sunny Orange Nails with Rhinestones | Spring Nails - NB4030
Embellished Blue Ombre Nails | Winter 2025 Nails - NB6626
Rhinestone Design for Matte Blue Nails | Embellished Nails - NB4956
Brown Nails with Rhinestones
Leopard Theme Nails with Embellishment | Leopard Nails- NB8075
Short Luxury Mocha Mousse Nails with Hearts | Color of the Year 2025 - NB6997
Embellished Ombre Stiletto Nails | St. Patrick's Day Nails- NB7890
Leopard Nails Design with Rhinestones | Animal Print Nails - NB2515
Rhinestone Design for Ombre Mocha Mousse Nails | Color of the Year 2025 - NB7022
Luxury Brown Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB4340
Brown Aurora Nails for Birthday | Classy Birthday Nails - NB6156
Butterfly Rhinestone Nails
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
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
Christmas Nail Designs with Rhinestones
Full Bling on Nails with Christmas Trees | Winter - NB1292
Luxury Blue Nails with Silver Accent | Winter Nails Design - NB6744
Black Christmas Nails Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4926
Santa Claus Chrome Nails | Christmas | Winter - NB1324
Christmas Tree Nails with Glitter Embellishment | Christmas | Winter - NB1234
Encapsulated Embellished Snowman Nails | Christmas Nails - NB1681
Chrome Nails with Rhinestones
Birthday Rose Gold Nails Design | Birthday Nails - NB5110
Chrome Hearts for Valentine Nails Design | Valentine's Heart Nails - NB7209
Red Rhinestone Design for Black Chrome Nails | Chrome Nails - NB5310
Luxury Black Chrome Nails Design | Chrome Nails - NB5313
Cute Nail Designs with Rhinestones
Leopard Cub French Nails | Leopard Nails- NB8078
Striped Pink Nails Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4934
Cute French Nails Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4924
Encapsulated Embellished Snowman Nails | Christmas Nails - NB1681
Pink Nails with Bear Design | Valentine's Cute Nails - NB7111
Mickey Mouse Design for Blue Ombre Nails | Cartoon Nails - NB6636
Super Cute Cat Design for Glitter Nails | Cute Cat Nail Art - NB7133
Cute 3D Nails with Sunflower and Bee Design | Sunflower Nails - NB5238
Fall Nail Designs with Rhinestones
Yellow Nails with 3D Sunflower Design | Sunflower Nails - NB5236
Dark Wedding Black Nail Design|Wedding-NB-D-431
Champagne Chrome Nails for Fall Wedding | Fall Nails - NB5588
Glitter and Rhinestone Design for Yellow Nails | Embellished Nails - NB4957
Almond-shaped Brown Nails for Fall Wedding | Fall Nails - NB5642
Yellow Nails with Green French Tips and Rhinestones | Embellished Nails - NB4961
Gradient Maple Leaves Nail Design | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1539
Birthday Nails Rhinestone Design | Birthday Nails - NB5146
Fancy Nail Designs with Rhinestones
Dark Wedding Rhinestone Neon Nail Design|Wedding-NB-D-421
Coffin Bling Nails for Winter | Winter Wedding Nails - NB6672
Fancy Yellow Nails for Birthday | Birthday Nails - NB5144
Emerald Green Toenail Design for Bridesmaid | Wedding-NB-D-546
Silver Birthday Nails Design | Birthday Nails - NB5126
Elegant Chanel-inspired Nail Design | Branded Nails - NB4246
Glitter and Rhinestone Nails
Luxury Green Marble Nails for Office | Marble Nails - NB4656
Blue Nails with Sparkle and Shine | Blue Birthday Nails - NB6408
Nails with Diamond Design | Embellished Nails - NB4941
Embellished Celestial Nails Design | Valentine's Starry Night Nails - NB7167
Silver and Red Glitter Design for Heart Nails | Valentine's Heart Nails - NB7208
Glitter Pastel Pink Nails for Easter | Easter Nails - NB3690
Blue Nails with Decoration for Winter | Classy Winter Nails - NB6594
Glossy Geometric Peach Fuzz Nail Art | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1916
Green Nails with Rhinestones
Classy Nails with Simple Floral Design | Classy Nails - NB5582
Snowflakes and Rhinestones Nails Design | Embellished Nails - NB4942
Matte Green and Yellow Nails with Rhinestone | Embellished Nails - NB4952
Bling Style Leaf Nails | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1449
Chrome Nails with Maple Leaves | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1524
Tropical Leaf Nail Art with Rhinestones | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1447
Rhinestone Design for Green Striped French Manicure | Embellished Nails - NB4936
Green Rhinestone Nails
Emerald Green Toenail Design for Bridesmaid | Wedding-NB-D-546
Neon Green Marble Nails Design | Marble Nails - NB4707
Rhinestone Outlines for Green and Yellow Zebra Nails | Outline Nails - NB5358
25th Holographic Birthday Nails | 25th Birthday Nails - NB6884
Green Nails Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4918
Short Pink Nails with Rhinestones | Spring Nails - NB4362
Halloween Nails with Rhinestones
Blood Nails | Halloween - NB584
Ghost Nails | Halloween - NB614
Black Cat Nails | Halloween - NB652
Bat Nails | Halloween - NB373
Dracula Nails | Halloween - NB466
Vampire Nails | Halloween - NB544
Vampire Nails | Halloween - NB540
Minimal Nails | Halloween - NB518
Heart Rhinestone Nails
Chrome Hearts for Valentine Nails Design | Valentine's Heart Nails - NB7209
Birthday Party Nails Design | 18th Birthday Nails - NB6850
Almond Broken Heart Nails | Heart Nails - NB4604
Romantic Matte Black Nails with Embellishment | Matte Valentine Nails- NB7447
Pink Nails with Bear Design | Valentine's Cute Nails - NB7111
Short Luxury Mocha Mousse Nails with Hearts | Color of the Year 2025 - NB6997
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
Simple Purple and Yellow Nails Design for Birthday | 19th Birthday Nails - NB6866
Easy to Do Birthday Square Nails | 19th Birthday Nails - NB6870
Rhinestone Design for Dark Purple Marble Nails | Marble Nails - NB4668
Dark Wedding Black and Purple Nail Designs|Wedding-NB-D-292
Glitter Purple and Cute Kitty Cat Nails Design | Kitty Cat Nail Art - NB7148
Rhinestone Flower Nails
Striped Coffin Nails with Hearts and Roses | Valentine's Rose Nails - NB7164
Tropical Embellished Nail Design| Tropical-NB-D-223
Black and Orange Nail Design for Dark Wedding|Wedding-NB-D-289
Flower and Leopard Print Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2553
Red Nails with Floral Accents | Spring Nails - NB3958
Ombre Sparkle Yellow Nails with Flowers | Yellow Birthday Nails - NB6447
Silver Nails with Rhinestones
Luxury Bling Nails for Birthday | Birthday Nails - NB5469
Bling Birthday Nails Design | Birthday Nails - NB5467
Embellished Silver and White Chinese New Year's Nails | 2024 Nails - NB3729
Stiletto French Tips Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4943
Summer Nails with Rhinestones
Bridal Shower Embellished Nail Design | Wedding-NB-D-79
3D Seahorse Design for Pastel Green Nails | Seahorse Nails- NB8288
Tropical Embellished Nail Design| Tropical-NB-D-223
Embellished Sunflower Nails for Wedding | Sunflower Nails - NB5276
Embellished Peach Fuzz Nails | Color of the Year 2024 - NB-D-196
Yellow Marble Nails with Rhinestones | Marble Nails - NB4745
Valentine Nails with Rhinestones
Luxury Outline Nails with Pink Hearts for Valentine | Valentine's Heart Nails - NB7211
Ombre French Nails Heart Beat Design | Valentine's Heart Nails - NB7172
Embellished Nails Kiss Design | Kiss Nails for Valentine - NB7213
Pink Swirl Nails with Crystal Design | Valentine's Heart Nails - NB7178
Rhinestone Toe Nail Art
Honeymoon 3D Pearl with Flower Toenail Design | Wedding-NB-D-590
Luxury Shimmer Toenail Design for Honeymoon| Wedding-NB-D-636
Honeymoon Toenail Design|Wedding-NB-D-460
Toeails with Clover Design | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1479
Boho Chic Wedding Toenail Design | Wedding-NB-D-28
3D Floral Embellished Toenail Design for Honeymoon| Wedding-NB-D-634
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.