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
Glitter and Rhinestone Nails Design | Embellished Nails - NB4947
Red Nails with Floral Accents | Spring Nails - NB3958
Black Christmas Nails Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4926
Embellished Gray Ombre Nails for Autumn Wedding | Fall Nails - NB5596
Embellished Mocha Mousse Polka Dot Nails | Color of the Year 2025 - NB7036
Bling Birthday Nails Design | Birthday Nails - NB5467
Ombre French Nails Heart Beat Design | Valentine's Heart Nails - NB7172
Short Nails With Rhinestones
Gold Flowers for Birthday Blue Nails Design | Blue Birthday Nails - NB6434
Short Oval Nails with Purple Outline | Outline Nails - NB5416
Short Baby Boomer Nails Glitter Design | Baby Boomer Nails - NB5048
Mickey Mouse Design for Blue Ombre Nails | Cartoon Nails - NB6636
Leopard Nails Design with Rhinestones | Animal Print Nails - NB2515
3D Teddy Bear Design for Double French Nails | Teddy Nails for Valentine - NB7228
Wheat Painting for Short Square Nails | Thanksgiving Wheat Nails - NB6306
Rhinestone Wedding Nails
Embellished Light Coral Nails for Fall Wedding | Fall Nails - NB5636
Short Baby Boomer Nails Glitter Design | Baby Boomer Nails - NB5048
Embellished Gray Ombre Nails for Autumn Wedding | Fall Nails - NB5596
Embellished Baby Boomer Nails for Wedding | Classy Nails - NB4207
Green Tip Fall Wedding Nail Art | Fall Nails - NB5676
Embellished Cuff Nail Design for Wedding | Outline Nails - NB5400
White Nails with Rhinestones
Crystal Cranberry Fruit Nails Design | Thanksgiving Cranberry Nails - NB6199
Micro French Tips for Long Valentine Nails | French Valentine Nails- NB7489
4-Leaf Clover Nail Design | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1410
Baby Boomer Nails Rhinestone Accents | Baby Boomer Nails - NB5037
Elegant Baby Boomer Nails with Rhinestones | Baby Boomer Nails - NB5040
Glitter and Rhinestone Design for Autumn Wedding Nails | Fall Nails - NB5624
Vampire Nails | Halloween - NB573
White Rhinestone Nails
Glitter and Rhinestone Design for Autumn Wedding Nails | Fall Nails - NB5624
Ombre Nails with a White Bunny | Bunny Nails- NB7705
Embellished Pink Ombre Nails | Valentine's Heart Nails - NB7174
Mother in Law Dusty Rose Color with Flower Nail Design|Wedding-NB-D-456
Red Nails with Embellished Reverse French Mani | Reverse French Nails - NB5570
Chrome Nails Rose Design | Chrome Nails - NB5308
Nude Nails with Rhinestones
4-Leaf Clover Nail Design | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1410
Minimal Nails | Halloween - NB518
Neutral Nails with minimalist Bling for Office | Professional Nails - NB3037
Blue Flowers for Nude Ombre Nails | Nude Ombre Nail Art - NB6541
Ombre Matte Nails with Rhinestones for Easter | Easter Nails - NB3527
Bling Style Leaf Nails | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1449
Prada Nails Floral Design | Branded Nails - NB4262
Embellished Rhinestone Nail Design for Boho Wedding |Wedding-NB-D-473
Pink Nails with Rhinestones
Pink Galaxy Nails with Rhinestones | Celestial Nails - NB4298
Chrome Hearts for Valentine Nails Design | Valentine's Heart Nails - NB7209
Valentine Black and Pink Glossy Nails | Valentine Nails - NB2638
Ghost Nails | Halloween - NB638
Easter Eggs with Rhinestones Nails Design | Easter Nails - NB3526
Embellished Ombre Nails with Panda | Panda Nails- NB7588
Pink Rhinestone Nails
Embellished Pink Nails Design | Spring Nails - NB4363
Luxury Outline Nails with Pink Hearts for Valentine | Valentine's Heart Nails - NB7211
Vintage Floral Nail Design with Stripes | Valentine Nails - NB2107
Dalmatian Print Nails Rhinestone Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2002
French Nails with Rhinestones
Micro French Tips for Long Valentine Nails | French Valentine Nails- NB7489
Stiletto French Tips Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4943
Glossy Peach Fuzz Nails Butterfly Design | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1807
Ombre Matte Nails with Rhinestones for Easter | Easter Nails - NB3527
Double Micro French Manicure Design for Office | Professional Nails - NB2758
Black Nails with Rhinestones
Luxury Black Chrome Nails Design | Chrome Nails - NB5313
Rhinestone Design for Black Dark Nails | Embellished Nails - NB4937
Abstract Black Nails with Barbiecore Style Flowers | Abstract Nails - NB5508
Black Cat Nails | Halloween - NB652
Rhinestone Swirls Design for Mocha Mousse Nails | Color of the Year 2025 - NB7049
Elegant Black Chrome Nails Design | Chrome Nails - NB5317
Blood Nails | Halloween - NB625
Black Rhinestone Nails
Embellished Nail Design with Rhinestone for Dark Wedding|Wedding-NB-D-290
Marble Nails Design with Rhinestones | Embellished Nails - NB4960
Dark Wedding Studs Nail Design |Wedding-NB-D-288
Full Rhinestone Design for Accent Nail | Embellished Nails - NB4928
Dark Wedding Balck and Gray Nail Design|Wedding-NB-D-422
Dark Wedding Rhinestone Nail Designs|Wedding-NB-D-294
Bling Coffin Nails
Elegant Geometric Nails Design | Geometric Nails - NB5449
Yellow Marble Nails with Rhinestones | Marble Nails - NB4745
Rhinestone Design for Luxury Matte Blue Nails | Embellished Nails - NB4933
Luxury Gold Birthday Nails Design | Birthday Nails - NB5096
Blue Nails with Decoration for Winter | Classy Winter Nails - NB6594
Classy Nails with Crystal Flower Design | Classy Nails - NB4035
Ombre Sparkle Yellow Nails with Flowers | Yellow Birthday Nails - NB6447
Embellished Orange Nails With Dalmatian Print | Animal Print Nails - NB2007
Easy Nail Designs with Rhinestones
Embellished V-shape French Nails Design | French Manicure - NB3330
Minimal Nails | Halloween - NB518
Prada-inspired Embellished Pink Nails | Branded Nails - NB4261
Embellished Orange Nails With Dalmatian Print | Animal Print Nails - NB2007
Embellished Blue Ombre Nails | Blue Ombre Nails - NB6469
Green Fall Wedding Nails Design | Fall Nails - NB5587
Red Nails with Rhinestones
Santa Claus Chrome Nails | Christmas | Winter - NB1324
Glossy French Nails with Dalmatian Print | Animal Print Nails - NB1998
Red Nails Royal Silhouette Cat Design | Silhouette Cat Nails - NB7152
Vampire Nails | Halloween - NB544
Blood Nails | Halloween - NB584
Red Ombre Nails Rhinestone Cuff Design | Red Ombre Nails - NB6528
Red Rhinestone Nails
Crystal Cranberry Nails Design | Thanksgiving Cranberry Nails - NB6190
Vampire Nails | Halloween - NB573
Black Christmas Nails Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4926
Red and White Dalmatian Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB1975
Rhinestone Reindeer Nail Art | Embellished Nails - NB4948
Gold Rhinestones for Nails
Embellished Crusie Wedding Toenail Design with Pearl| Wedding-NB-D-639
Nude Nails Gold Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4920
Embellished Rhinestone Nail Design for Boho Wedding |Wedding-NB-D-473
Classy Holiday Nails with Flower Design | Holiday Nails - NB3794
Elegant Chanel-inspired Nail Design | Branded Nails - NB4246
Luxury Blue Nails with Embellishment | Blue Birthday Nails - NB6407
Gold Nails with Rhinestones
16th Birthday Bling Nails | Birthday Nails - NB5183
Long Square Nails with Hearts | Luxury Valentine Nails- NB7438
Zebra and Leopard Prints with Flower Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2564
Geometric LGBT Nails with Foil Design | Pride | LGBTQIA2S+ Nails - NB2392
Bunny Design for Luxury Glitter Nails | Bunny Nails- NB7696
Ombre Nails with Rhinestones
Simple Pink Nails Design with Hearts | Valentine's Heart Nails - NB7191
Spring Embellished Pink Nails | Spring Nails - NB4373
Embellished Ombre Nails with Panda | Panda Nails- NB7588
Ghost Nails | Halloween - NB614
Fall Wedding Cherry Tomato Color Nails | Fall Nails - NB5648
Elegant Blue Nails Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4954
Almond Nail Designs with Rhinestones
Flower Design Sky Blue and Lemon Yellow Nails | Spring Nails- NB7952
Rhinestone Design for Watercolor Nails | Yellow Birthday Nails - NB6448
Embellished Light Coral Nails for Fall Wedding | Fall Nails - NB5636
Soft Pink Nails with Hearts for Valentine | Valentine's Heart Nails - NB7196
Blue Theme Leopard Print Embellished Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2620
Rhinestone Crown Design for Birthday Nails | Birthday Crown Nails - NB7087
Birthday Nails with Rhinestones
Birthday Embellished Yellow Nails | Birthday Nails - NB5111
Colorful 20st Birthday Nails Design | Birthday Nails - NB5202
Birthday Pink Shimmer Nails Design | Birthday Nails - NB5124
Rhinestone Nails Design with a Heart for Birthday | Birthday Heart Nails - NB7065
Rhinestone Crown Design for Birthday Nails | Birthday Crown Nails - NB7087
Blue and Black Nails Rhinestone Design | Blue Birthday Nails - NB6426
Stiletto Nails with Rhinestones
Glossy Black Nails with Leopard Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2586
Rhinestone Design for Stiletto Nails | St. Patrick's Day Nails- NB7895
Black Rhinestones for Dark Nails | Embellished Nails - NB4935
Black and Orange Nail Design for Dark Wedding|Wedding-NB-D-289
Embellished Stiletto Nails with Cute Cat | Cute Cat Nail Art - NB7138
Dark Wedding Rhinestone Neon Nail Design|Wedding-NB-D-421
Blue Nail Designs with Rhinestones
Rhinestone Design for Watercolor Nails | Yellow Birthday Nails - NB6448
Dark Stiletto Nails with Silhouette Cat Accent | Silhouette Cat Nails - NB7151
Embellished Blue Ombre Nails | Blue Ombre Nails - NB6469
Blue French Nails Silver Rhinestones on Tips | Embellished Nails - NB4931
Blue Nail Design with Butterfly for Bridesmaid | Wedding-NB-D-547
Rhinestone French Tip Nails | Embellished Nails - NB4955
Pastel French Tips and Leopard Print | Animal Print Nails - NB2546
Blue Russian Almond Nails with Embellishment | Blue Birthday Nails - NB6430
Blue Rhinestone Nails
Bridesmaid Yellow Matte Crystal Nail Design| Wedding-NB-D-551
Boho Wedding Embellished Nail Design | Wedding-NB-D-31
Pink Nails and Tiny Blue Hearts | Pink Valentine's Nails - NB7255
Bling Swirl Nails for Birthday Party | Blue Birthday Nails - NB6421
Blue Nail Design with Butterfly for Bridesmaid | Wedding-NB-D-547
Brown Nails with Rhinestones
Burberry Theme Nails for a Luxury Look | Branded Nails - NB4232
Champagne Chrome Nails for Fall Wedding | Fall Nails - NB5588
Long Ombre Mocha Mousse and Blue Nails Design | Color of the Year 2025 - NB7020
Brown Nails with Burberry Accents | Branded Nails - NB4230
Luxury Mocha Mousse Nails with Embellishment | Color of the Year 2025 - NB6973
Leopard Theme Nails with Embellishment | Leopard Nails- NB8075
Butterfly Rhinestone Nails
Blue Nail Design with Butterfly for Bridesmaid | Wedding-NB-D-547
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
Peach Fuzz and Blue Nails with Decorations | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1819
Christmas Nail Designs with Rhinestones
Christmas Tree Nail Design with Decorations| Winter - NB1289
Luxury Christmas Trees Nails with Rhinestone | Winter - NB1293
Encapsulated Embellished Snowman Nails | Christmas Nails - NB1681
Full Rhinestone French Nails with Christmas Trees | Winter - NB1294
Chrome Nails with Rhinestones
Red Rhinestone Design for Black Chrome Nails | Chrome Nails - NB5310
Luxury Outline Nails with Pink Hearts for Valentine | Valentine's Heart Nails - NB7211
Elegant Black Chrome Nails Design | Chrome Nails - NB5317
Red Nails Design with Chrome Outline and Heart | Chrome Valentine's Nails- NB7397
Rose Gold Birthday Bling Nails | Birthday Nails - NB5098
Cute Nail Designs with Rhinestones
Baby Blue Nails Pink Heart Design | Blue Valentine Nails- NB7376
Glitter Purple and Cute Kitty Cat Nails Design | Kitty Cat Nail Art - NB7148
Bunnies and Flowers for Spring Nails | Bunny Nails- NB7689
Striped Pink Nails Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4934
Simple Rhinestone Nails Design | Embellished Nails - NB4950
Super Cute Cat Design for Glitter Nails | Cute Cat Nail Art - NB7133
Crystal Design Pink Nails with a Bunny | Bunny Nails- NB7691
Mickey Mouse Design for Blue Ombre Nails | Cartoon Nails - NB6636
Fall Nail Designs with Rhinestones
Dark Wedding Embellished Stiletto Nail Design|Wedding-NB-D-435
Fall Wedding Mellow Rose Nails Design | Fall Nails - NB5663
Ombre Sparkle Yellow Nails with Flowers | Yellow Birthday Nails - NB6447
Long Red Nails with White Tips for Fall Wedding | Fall Nails - NB5600
Chrome Cinnamon Slate Nails Design | Benjamin Moore Color Trend 2025 - NB6088
Fall Wedding Long Square Nails with Gold Glitter | Fall Nails - NB5667
Classy Burberry Nail Design with Rhinestones | Branded Nails - NB4229
Square Nails Plaid Design | Fall Nails - NB5716
Fancy Nail Designs with Rhinestones
Ombre French Christmas Tree Nails with Rhinestones | Winter - NB1297
Elegant Baby Boomer Nails with Rhinestones | Baby Boomer Nails - NB5040
Luxury Nails with 3D Roses for Valentine | Valentine's Rose Nails - NB7163
Black Chrome Nails with 3D Nail Charms | Chrome Nails - NB5305
Baby Boomer Chic Nails with Rhinestones | Baby Boomer Nails - NB5043
Cute French Nails Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4924
Glitter and Rhinestone Nails
Baby Boomer Glitter Nails Design | Baby Boomer Nails - NB5044
Birthday Long Silver Nails | Birthday Nails - NB5150
Yellow Nails with 3D Sunflower Design | Sunflower Nails - NB5236
Lesbian Bling Nail Design | Pride | LGBTQIA2S+ Nails - NB2075
Embellished Blue Ombre Nails | Winter 2025 Nails - NB6626
Bling Swirl Nails for Birthday Party | Blue Birthday Nails - NB6421
Tropical Animal Nail Design| Tropical-NB-D-218
Green Nails with Rhinestones
Embellished Mint Green Nail Design | Shimmer Nails - NB4158
Green Marble Nails with Rhinestones | Marble Nails - NB4658
Emerald Green Toenail Design for Bridesmaid | Wedding-NB-D-546
Luxury Stiletto Nails with Embellishment | St. Patrick's Day Nails- NB7893
Rhinestone Outlines for Green and Yellow Zebra Nails | Outline Nails - NB5358
Classy Nails with Modern Reverse French Design | Reverse French Nails - NB5568
Green Rhinestone Nails
Neon Green Marble Nails Design | Marble Nails - NB4707
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
3D Seahorse Design for Pastel Green Nails | Seahorse Nails- NB8288
Halloween Nails with Rhinestones
Blood Nails | Halloween - NB584
Ghost Nails | Halloween - NB617
Haunted House Nails| Halloween - NB618
Bat Nails | Halloween - NB373
Vampire Nails | Halloween - NB573
Black Cat Nails | Halloween - NB543
Vampire Nails | Halloween - NB540
Vampire Nails | Halloween - NB544
Heart Rhinestone Nails
Chrome Birthday Nails Crown and Heart Design | Birthday Crown Nails - NB7081
3D Teddy Bear Design for Double French Nails | Teddy Nails for Valentine - NB7228
Valentine Red Nails with Heart Beat | Valentine's Heart Nails - NB7200
Lesbian Bling Nail Design | Pride | LGBTQIA2S+ Nails - NB2075
Soft Pink Nails with Hearts for Valentine | Valentine's Heart Nails - NB7196
Almond Broken Heart Nails | Heart Nails - NB4604
Purple Nail Designs with Rhinestones
Purple Nails with 3D Wheat | Thanksgiving Wheat Nails - NB6297
Galaxy Ombre French Nails Design | Celestial Nails - NB4296
Embellished Mauve Nails for Work | Professional Nails - NB3299
Long Purple Nails with Marble Design | Marble Nails - NB4663
Short Oval Nails with Purple Outline | Outline Nails - NB5416
Rhinestone Flower Nails
Long Lime Green Nails with 3D Charms | Lime Green Nails- NB8302
Honeymoon Glitter Nail Design with Rose| Wedding-NB-D-589
Flower and Leopard Print Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2553
White and Gold Fall Wedding Nails with Delicate Patterns | Fall Nails - NB5631
Birthday Pink Shimmer Nails Design | Birthday Nails - NB5124
Silver Nails with Rhinestones
Silver and Red Glitter Design for Heart Nails | Valentine's Heart Nails - NB7208
Luxury Bling Nails for Birthday | Birthday Nails - NB5469
Eyeball Nails | Halloween - NB574
Lesbian Bling Nail Design | Pride | LGBTQIA2S+ Nails - NB2075
Summer Nails with Rhinestones
Neon Marble Nails Rhinestone Design | Marble Nails - NB4705
Yellow Nails with 3D Sunflower Design | Sunflower Nails - NB5236
Embellished Peach Fuzz Nails | Color of the Year 2024 - NB-D-196
Boho Wedding Embellished Nail Design | Wedding-NB-D-31
Fancy Yellow Nails for Birthday | Birthday Nails - NB5144
Fancy Jeweled Boho Wedding Nail Design | Wedding-NB-D7
Yellow Marble Nails with Rhinestones | Marble Nails - NB4745
Valentine Nails with Rhinestones
Silver and Red Glitter Design for Heart Nails | Valentine's Heart Nails - NB7208
Embellished Pink Nails for Love Day | Valentine Nails - NB2641
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
Rhinestone Toe Nail Art
Honeymoon 3D Pearl with Flower Toenail Design | Wedding-NB-D-590
Bridal Shower Embellished Milky Pink Toenail Design | Wedding-NB-D-614
Mother in Law Dusty Rose Color with Flower Nail Design|Wedding-NB-D-456
Boho Wedding Embellished Gold Foil Nail Design|Wedding-NB-D-487
Luxury Shimmer Toenail Design for Honeymoon| Wedding-NB-D-636
Boho Chic Wedding Toenail Design | Wedding-NB-D-28
Embellished French Nail Design for Cruise Wedding| Wedding-NB-D-638
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.