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
Bling Swirl Nails for Birthday Party | Blue Birthday Nails - NB6421
Versace-inspired Red Nails | Branded Nails - NB4269
Square Nails Plaid Design | Fall Nails - NB5716
Glossy Ombre Nails Rhinestone Design | Pink Ombre Nails - NB6491
Embellished Watercolor Ombre Nails | Blue Ombre Nails - NB6473
Black Rhinestones for Dark Nails | Embellished Nails - NB4935
Eyeball Nails | Halloween - NB449
Short Nails With Rhinestones
Embellished Black Toenail Design for Bridesmaid| Wedding-NB-D-557
Midnight Blue Nails With Tiny Star Designs | Nita Customized Nail Designs- NB7350
French Manicure Teddy Bear Design | Teddy Nails for Valentine - NB7231
Neutral Nails Accent Design | Spring Nails - NB4372
Short Mickey Mouse Nails with Rhinestones | Cartoon Nails - NB6634
Rhinestone Wedding Nails
Baby Boomer Chic Nails with Rhinestones | Baby Boomer Nails - NB5043
White Shimmer Nails with Forest Green Accent for Fall Wedding | Fall Nails - NB5665
White and Gold Fall Wedding Nails with Delicate Patterns | Fall Nails - NB5631
Coffin Bling Nails for Winter | Winter Wedding Nails - NB6672
Glitter and Rhinestone Design for Autumn Wedding Nails | Fall Nails - NB5624
Baby Boomer Nails with Rhinestones for Ring Finger | Baby Boomer Nails - NB5042
Embellished Baby Boomer Nails for Wedding | Classy Nails - NB4207
White Nails with Rhinestones
Black and White Leopard Print Nails with Embellishments | Animal Print Nails - NB4321
Bridal Shower Minimal Accent Nail Design| Wedding-NB-D-69
Peach Fuzz Heart Nails with Embellishment | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1906
Dracula Nails | Halloween - NB466
Mocha Mousse Glitter French Nails Design | Color of the Year 2025 - NB6949
Birthday Nails Design with Balloon and Glitter | Birthday Nails - NB5151
Embellished Lace Nails with Cutout Hearts | Wedding Nails - NB4630
Embellished Orange Nails with Dalmatian Print | Animal Print Nails - NB1995
White Rhinestone Nails
Almond Broken Heart Nails | Heart Nails - NB4604
Ghost Nails | Halloween - NB614
Galaxy Ombre French Nails Design | Celestial Nails - NB4296
Glossy Brown Almond Nails for Fall Wedding | Fall Nails - NB5654
Cute French Nails Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4924
Dark Wedding Embellished Flower Nail Art |Wedding-NB-D-297
Nude Nails with Rhinestones
Embellished Work Glossy Nude Nails | Professional Nails - NB3295
Bridal Shower Embellished Nail Design | Wedding-NB-D-79
Honeymoon Shimmer Nail Design | Wedding-NB-D-600
Luxury Shimmer Toenail Design for Honeymoon| Wedding-NB-D-636
Peach Fuzz Nails with Decorations and Butterflies | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1817
Full Rhinestone French Nails with Christmas Trees | Winter - NB1294
Pink Nails with Rhinestones
Striped Pink Nails Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4934
French Manicure Teddy Bear Design | Teddy Nails for Valentine - NB7231
Leopard Print Hot Pink Nails Design | Animal Print Nails - NB4331
Chrome Hearts for Valentine Nails Design | Valentine's Heart Nails - NB7209
Glitter Pastel Pink Nails for Easter | Easter Nails - NB3690
Dalmatian Print Nails Rhinestone Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2002
Baby Boomer Nails with Rhinestones for Ring Finger | Baby Boomer Nails - NB5042
Pink Rhinestone Nails
Vintage Floral Nail Design with Stripes | Valentine Nails - NB2107
Dog Paw Print for Pink Ombre Nails | Dog Nail Designs- NB7530
Dalmatian Print Design on Pink Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB1974
Silver and Pink Luxury Nails with Dalmatian Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2012
French Nails with Rhinestones
Dark Blue Nails Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4945
Chanel-inspired Nails with Ombre French Accents | Branded Nails - NB4244
Double Micro French Manicure Design for Office | Professional Nails - NB2758
3D Teddy Bear Design for Double French Nails | Teddy Nails for Valentine - NB7228
Red and White Glitter Nails with Hearts | Valentine's Heart Nails - NB7197
Black Nails with Rhinestones
Vampire Nails | Halloween - NB544
Skeleton Nails | Halloween - NB438
Dark Wedding Stiletto Flower Nail Designs|Wedding-NB-D-295
Dark Wedding Embellished Flower Nail Art |Wedding-NB-D-297
Black Cat Nails | Halloween - NB543
Black Rhinestone Nails
Embellished Dark Wedding Nail Designs|Wedding-NB-D-285
Rhinestone Design for Black Dark Nails | Embellished Nails - NB4937
Dark Nails with Black Rhinestones | Embellished Nails - NB4916
Glossy Nails Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4953
Bling Coffin Nails
Leopard Nails Design with Rhinestones | Animal Print Nails - NB2515
Green Nails Marble Design | Marble Nails - NB4651
Rhinestone Design for Pastel Marble Nails | Embellished Nails - NB4919
Black and White Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB4322
Emerald Green Toenail Design for Bridesmaid | Wedding-NB-D-546
Elegant Transparent Floral Nails for Easter | Easter Nails - NB3621
Ivory Nails with Rose Accent | Classy Nails - NB4047
Easy Nail Designs with Rhinestones
Snake and Rhinestone Nails Design | Snake Nails- NB8125
Nails with Black Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4925
Prada Luxury Nails Design | Branded Nails - NB4263
Bright Ombre Nails with Rhinestone Design | Easter Nails - NB3522
Simple Nails Design for 25th Birthday | 25th Birthday Nails - NB6885
Cinnamon Slate Nails Design for Autumn | Benjamin Moore Color Trend 2025 - NB6107
Embellished Orange Nails with Dalmatian Print | Animal Print Nails - NB1995
Red Nails with Rhinestones
Blood Nails | Halloween - NB584
Red Nails with Floral Accents | Spring Nails - NB3958
Red and White Dalmatian Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB1975
Red and Pink Ombre Nails with Cuff Borderline | Outline Nails - NB5376
Embellished Ladybug Nails Design | Ladybug Nails- NB8339
Santa Claus Chrome Nails | Christmas | Winter - NB1324
Valentine Red Nails with Heart Beat | Valentine's Heart Nails - NB7200
Red Rhinestone Nails
Hearts on Nails with Feather Design | Valentine Nails - NB2701
Red and Yellow Nails Leopard Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2577
Glossy French Nails with Dalmatian Print | Animal Print Nails - NB1998
Red and White Dalmatian Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB1975
Black Christmas Nails Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4926
Rhinestone and Crystal Design Vampire Nails | Halloween Vampire Nails - NB5999
Gold Rhinestones for Nails
Leopard Print Nails with Decorations | Animal Print Nails - NB2588
Prada Luxury Nails Design | Branded Nails - NB4263
Nails with Diamond Design | Embellished Nails - NB4941
Luxury Blue Nails with Embellishment | Blue Birthday Nails - NB6407
Black Cat Nails | Halloween - NB652
Green Tip Fall Wedding Nail Art | Fall Nails - NB5676
Short Luxury Mocha Mousse Nails with Hearts | Color of the Year 2025 - NB6997
Gold Nails with Rhinestones
Zebra and Leopard Prints with Flower Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2564
Geometric LGBT Nails with Foil Design | Pride | LGBTQIA2S+ Nails - NB2392
Embellished Nails with Glitter for Wedding | Classy Nails - NB3819
White and Gold Fall Wedding Nails with Delicate Patterns | Fall Nails - NB5631
Ombre Nails with Rhinestones
Glossy Shimmer Peach Fuzz Nails and Heart Nail Art | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1880
Fall Wedding Mellow Rose Nails Design | Fall Nails - NB5663
Spring Embellished Pink Nails | Spring Nails - NB4373
Bright Ombre Nails with Rhinestone Design | Easter Nails - NB3522
Ombre Nails with a White Bunny | Bunny Nails- NB7705
Glossy Nude Nails with Rhinestones and Glitters | Nude Birthday Nails - NB6442
Almond Nail Designs with Rhinestones
Rhinestone Design for Neutral Nails | Valentine's Heart Nails - NB7186
Romantic Matte Black Nails with Embellishment | Matte Valentine Nails- NB7447
Heart Design for Pink Chrome French Nails | Valentine's Heart Nails - NB7190
Ivory Office Nails with Shimmer Design | Professional Nails - NB3054
Bridal Shower Minimal Accent Nail Design| Wedding-NB-D-69
Baby Boomer Nails with Pink Glitter Design | Baby Boomer Nails - NB5045
Bat Nails | Halloween - NB373
Birthday Nails with Rhinestones
Luxury Crown Nails Design for Birthday | Birthday Crown Nails - NB7082
Crown Design for French Manicure | Birthday Crown Nails - NB7085
Rose Gold Birthday Bling Nails | Birthday Nails - NB5098
Rhinestone Design for Watercolor Nails | Yellow Birthday Nails - NB6448
Colorful 20st Birthday Nails Design | Birthday Nails - NB5202
Pink Nails with Embedded Rhinestones for Birthday | Birthday Nails - NB5130
Blue Nails with Sparkle and Shine | Blue Birthday Nails - NB6408
Stiletto Nails with Rhinestones
Dark Wedding Embellished Flower Nail Art |Wedding-NB-D-297
Blood Nails | Halloween - NB625
Embellished Ombre Stiletto Nails | St. Patrick's Day Nails- NB7890
Floral 3D Accent for Mint Green Nails | Shimmer Nails - NB4160
Blue Nail Designs with Rhinestones
Blue French Nails Silver Rhinestones on Tips | Embellished Nails - NB4931
Beach Wedding Dark Nail Design| Wedding-NB-D-40
Rhinestone Design for Matte Blue Nails | Embellished Nails - NB4956
A Heart Accent for Sky Blue and Lemon Yellow Nails | Spring Nails- NB7953
Blue Galaxy Nails with Rhinestones | Celestial Nails - NB4286
Blue Rhinestone Nails
New Year Luxury Blue and Purple Nails | 2024 Nails - NB1363
Silver Birthday Nails Design | Birthday Nails - NB5126
Bat Nails | Halloween - NB373
Bling Swirl Nails for Birthday Party | Blue Birthday Nails - NB6421
Honeymoon Toenail Design|Wedding-NB-D-460
Brown Nails with Rhinestones
Luxury Brown Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB4340
Brown Marble Nails Design | Marble Nails - NB4645
Rhinestone Swirls Design for Mocha Mousse Nails | Color of the Year 2025 - NB7049
Chanel Theme Long French Nails | Branded Nails - NB4248
Burberry Theme Nails for a Luxury Look | Branded Nails - NB4232
Easy to Do and Luxury Mocha Mousse Nails Design | Color of the Year 2025 - NB6986
Luxury Mocha Mousse Nails with Embellishment | Color of the Year 2025 - NB6973
Butterfly Rhinestone Nails
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
Double French Peach Fuzz and Blue Butterfly Nails | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1798
Blue Nail Design with Butterfly for Bridesmaid | Wedding-NB-D-547
Christmas Nail Designs with Rhinestones
Encapsulated Embellished Snowman Nails | Christmas Nails - NB1681
Bling Red Nails for Christmas | Red Christmas Nails - NB6773
Rhinestone Embellishments on Christmas Tree Nails| Winter - NB1290
Black Christmas Nails Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4926
Embellishment Silhouette Christmas Tree Nails | Christmas | Winter - NB1235
Luxury Christmas Trees Nails with Rhinestone | Winter - NB1293
Chrome Nails with Rhinestones
Silver Birthday Nails Design | Birthday Nails - NB5126
Red Chrome Nails with Rhinestones | Chrome Nails - NB5298
Pink Chrome Nails with a 3D Cat Design | Nafas Customized Nails- NB7904
Cute Nail Designs with Rhinestones
Valentine Bears and Hearts Nails Design | Valentine's Cute Nails - NB7108
Baby Blue Nails Pink Heart Design | Blue Valentine Nails- NB7376
Mickey Mouse Design for Blue Ombre Nails | Cartoon Nails - NB6636
Embellished Blue and Pink Nails with Mini Mouse | Cartoon Nails - NB6641
Short Mickey Mouse Nails with Rhinestones | Cartoon Nails - NB6634
Cute French Nails Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4924
Glitter Purple and Cute Kitty Cat Nails Design | Kitty Cat Nail Art - NB7148
Bunnies and Flowers for Spring Nails | Bunny Nails- NB7689
Fall Nail Designs with Rhinestones
Fancy Yellow Nails for Birthday | Birthday Nails - NB5144
Embellished Honeymoon Nail Design| Wedding-NB-D-412
Square Nails Plaid Design | Fall Nails - NB5716
Brown Marble Nails Design | Marble Nails - NB4645
Burberry Nail Art for Fall | Branded Nails - NB4231
Embellished Ombre Nails for Fall Wedding | Fall Nails - NB5589
Brown Aurora Nails for Birthday | Classy Birthday Nails - NB6156
Fancy Nail Designs with Rhinestones
Luxury Prada Nails with Golden Foliage Design | Branded Nails - NB4264
Romantic Matte Black Nails with Embellishment | Matte Valentine Nails- NB7447
Full Bling Christmas Tree Nails with Ornaments Design | Winter - NB1295
Bridesmaid Yellow Matte Crystal Nail Design| Wedding-NB-D-551
Luxury Crown Nails Design for Birthday | Birthday Crown Nails - NB7082
Honeymoon Toenail Design|Wedding-NB-D-460
Mother in Law Filigree Nail Art| Wedding-NB-D-248
Glitter and Rhinestone Nails
Ombre Sparkle Yellow Nails with Flowers | Yellow Birthday Nails - NB6447
Black Nails with Glitter Cat Design | Cat Nail Art - NB7121
3D Zodiac Constellation Design for Starry Night Nails | Valentine's Starry Night Nails - NB7170
Mocha Mousse Glitter French Nails Design | Color of the Year 2025 - NB6949
Gold and White Nails Bunny Nails Design | Bunny Nails- NB7682
Baby Boomer Glitter Nails Design | Baby Boomer Nails - NB5044
Birthday Party Nails Design | 18th Birthday Nails - NB6850
Green Nails with Rhinestones
Bright Pastel Nails for Spring | Shimmer Nails - NB4161
Green Nails Gold Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4930
Snowflakes and Rhinestones Nails Design | Embellished Nails - NB4942
Chrome Embellished Nails with Maple Leaves | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1508
Yellow Nails with Green French Tips and Rhinestones | Embellished Nails - NB4961
Green Nails with Dalmatian Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB1990
Green Fall Wedding Nails Design | Fall Nails - NB5587
Green Rhinestone Nails
Rhinestone Outlines for Green and Yellow Zebra Nails | Outline Nails - NB5358
Pink Nails with Rhinestone French Tip | Spring Nails - NB4366
Glossy Nude Nails with Rhinestones and Glitters | Nude Birthday Nails - NB6442
Short Pink Nails with Rhinestones | Spring Nails - NB4362
Emerald Green Toenail Design for Bridesmaid | Wedding-NB-D-546
Matte Coffin Nails with Shamrock Design | St. Patrick's Day Nails- NB7875
Neon Green Marble Nails Design | Marble Nails - NB4707
Blue Russian Almond Nails with Embellishment | Blue Birthday Nails - NB6430
Halloween Nails with Rhinestones
Blood Nails | Halloween - NB630
Bat Nails | Halloween - NB373
Dracula Nails | Halloween - NB451
Dracula Nails | Halloween - NB466
Ghost Nails | Halloween - NB614
Minimal Nails | Halloween - NB518
Vampire Nails | Halloween - NB540
Heart Rhinestone Nails
Rhinestone Hearts for Nails | Embellished Nails - NB4951
Rhinestone Design for Neutral Nails | Valentine's Heart Nails - NB7186
Super Cute Cat Design for Glitter Nails | Cute Cat Nail Art - NB7133
Short Luxury Mocha Mousse Nails with Hearts | Color of the Year 2025 - NB6997
Red Nails Design with Chrome Outline and Heart | Chrome Valentine's Nails- NB7397
Purple Nail Designs with Rhinestones
New Year Luxury Blue and Purple Nails | 2024 Nails - NB1363
Dark Wedding Black and Purple Nail Designs|Wedding-NB-D-292
Short Oval Nails with Purple Outline | Outline Nails - NB5416
Ghost Nails | Halloween - NB614
Embellished Mauve Nails for Work | Professional Nails - NB3299
Simple Purple and Yellow Nails Design for Birthday | 19th Birthday Nails - NB6866
Rhinestone Flower Nails
Red Nails with Floral Accents | Spring Nails - NB3958
Bridal Shower Nail Art Design | Wedding-NB-D-81
Red Nails Royal Silhouette Cat Design | Silhouette Cat Nails - NB7152
Long Lime Green Nails with 3D Charms | Lime Green Nails- NB8302
Zebra and Leopard Prints with Flower Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2564
Abstract Black Nails with Barbiecore Style Flowers | Abstract Nails - NB5508
Romantic Matte Black Nails with Embellishment | Matte Valentine Nails- NB7447
Silver Nails with Rhinestones
Skeleton Nails | Halloween - NB438
Transparent Nails with Chrome Tips | French Manicure - NB3607
Nails with Gucci Pattern | Branded Nails - NB4256
Stiletto French Tips Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4943
Glitter and Rhinestone Nails Design | Embellished Nails - NB4947
Christmas Tree Nails with Glitter Embellishment | Christmas | Winter - NB1234
Summer Nails with Rhinestones
Embellished Yellow Marble Nails | Marble Nails - NB4746
Pastel Marble Nails with Black Rhinestones | Embellished Nails - NB4946
Bridesmaid Yellow Matte Crystal Nail Design| Wedding-NB-D-551
Luxury Shimmer Toenail Design for Honeymoon| Wedding-NB-D-636
Fancy Yellow Nails for Birthday | Birthday Nails - NB5144
Tropical Flower with Animal Print Nail Design| Tropical-NB-D-220
Glitter Galaxy Nail Design for Dark Wedding |Wedding-NB-D-300
Valentine Nails with Rhinestones
Rhinestone Design for Stiletto Heart Nails | Valentine's Heart Nails - NB7195
Embellished Pink Nails for Love Day | Valentine Nails - NB2641
Rhinestone Toe Nail Art
Honeymoon 3D Pearl with Flower Toenail Design | Wedding-NB-D-590
Embellished Black Toenail Design for Bridesmaid| Wedding-NB-D-557
Luxury Shimmer Toenail Design for Honeymoon| Wedding-NB-D-636
3D Floral Embellished Toenail Design for Honeymoon| Wedding-NB-D-634
Embellished French Nail Design for Cruise Wedding| Wedding-NB-D-638
Silver and Pink Luxury Nails with Dalmatian Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2012
Boho Wedding Embellished Gold Foil Nail Design|Wedding-NB-D-487
Boho Chic Wedding Toenail Design | Wedding-NB-D-28
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.