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
Dalmatian Print Nails with Rhinestone Design | Animal Print Nails - NB1981
Reverse French Rhinestone Design | Baby Boomer Nails - NB5035
Coffin Nails Chevron Design | French Manicure - NB3329
Rhinestone Embellishments on Christmas Tree Nails| Winter - NB1290
Green Nails with Dalmatian Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB1990
Ombre Sparkle Yellow Nails with Flowers | Yellow Birthday Nails - NB6447
Short Nails With Rhinestones
Embellished Black Toenail Design for Bridesmaid| Wedding-NB-D-557
Black Marble Nail with Rhinestones | Marble Nails - NB4639
Pearly Nails for Work | Professional Nails - NB3048
Versace Short Nails | Branded Nails - NB4271
Minimal Yellow Marble Nails Design | Marble Nails - NB4747
Wheat Painting for Short Square Nails | Thanksgiving Wheat Nails - NB6306
Mickey Mouse Design for Blue Ombre Nails | Cartoon Nails - NB6636
Wheat Nails Rhinestone Design | Thanksgiving Wheat Nails - NB6295
Rhinestone Wedding Nails
Fall Wedding Mellow Rose Nails Design | Fall Nails - NB5663
Embellished Gray Ombre Nails for Autumn Wedding | Fall Nails - NB5596
Embellished Luxury Fall Wedding Ombre Nails | Fall Nails - NB5644
Autumn Wedding Embellished Ombre Gray Nails | Fall Nails - NB5623
Elegant Baby Boomer Nails with Rhinestones | Baby Boomer Nails - NB5040
Chrome Cinnamon Slate Nails Design | Benjamin Moore Color Trend 2025 - NB6088
Matte Baby Boomer Nails with Rhinestones | Baby Boomer Nails - NB5038
White Nails with Rhinestones
Classy Holiday Nails with Flower Design | Holiday Nails - NB3794
Embellished Orange Nails With Dalmatian Print | Animal Print Nails - NB2007
Bridal Shower Crystals and Studs Nail Design | Wedding-NB-D-74
4-Leaf Clover Nail Design | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1410
Elegant Baby Boomer Nails with Rhinestones | Baby Boomer Nails - NB5040
Embellished Yellow and White Dalmatian Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB1992
Peach Fuzz Nails Dalmatian Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2005
Black and White Dalmatian Print Glossy Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB1977
White Rhinestone Nails
Nude Nails Design with Vampire Fangs | Halloween Vampire Nails - NB6015
Coffin Nails with Broken Hearts | Heart Nails - NB4608
Purple Marble Nails with Embellishments | Marble Nails - NB4661
Square Nails Plaid Design | Fall Nails - NB5716
Luxury Shimmer Toenail Design for Honeymoon| Wedding-NB-D-636
Bridal Shower Minimal Accent Nail Design| Wedding-NB-D-69
Nude Nails with Rhinestones
Encapsulated Embellished Snowman Nails | Christmas Nails - NB1681
Glossy Shimmer Peach Fuzz Nails and Heart Nail Art | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1880
Bling Style Leaf Nails | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1449
Full Rhinestone French Nails with Christmas Trees | Winter - NB1294
Coffin Nails Chevron Design | French Manicure - NB3329
Toeails with Clover Design | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1479
Abstract French Manicure | Abstract Nails - NB5494
Pink Nails with Rhinestones
Pink Galaxy Nails with Rhinestones | Celestial Nails - NB4298
Pastel Easter Nails Rhinestone Design | Easter Nails - NB3524
Bridal Shower Minimal Accent Nail Design| Wedding-NB-D-69
Short Pastel Nails with Leopard Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2552
Birthday Pink Shimmer Nails Design | Birthday Nails - NB5124
Pink Rhinestone Nails
Embellished Pink Nails for 16th Birthday | Birthday Nails - NB5179
Dalmatian Print Nails Rhinestone Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2002
Neon Marble Nails Rhinestone Design | Marble Nails - NB4705
Bridesmais 3D Flower Green Toenail Design| Wedding-NB-D-534
Embellished Jelly Nails with French Tips | Jelly Nails - NB3988
French Nails with Rhinestones
Peach Fuzz Nails with Decorations and Butterflies | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1817
Embellished Peach Fuzz Nails with Dalmatian Print | Animal Print Nails - NB1999
Short Oval Nails with Purple Outline | Outline Nails - NB5416
Bright Ombre Nails with Rhinestone Design | Easter Nails - NB3522
Black Nails with Rhinestones
Ghost Nails | Halloween - NB614
Black Christmas Nails Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4926
Dark Nails Swirl Design | Dark Nails - NB6592
Dark Nails with Black Rhinestones | Embellished Nails - NB4916
Beach Wedding Dark Nail Design| Wedding-NB-D-40
Black and White Leopard Print Nails with Embellishments | Animal Print Nails - NB4321
Black Rhinestone Nails
Dark Wedding Black Nail Design|Wedding-NB-D-431
Marble Nails Design with Rhinestones | Embellished Nails - NB4960
Embellished Nail Design with Rhinestone for Dark Wedding|Wedding-NB-D-290
Dark Nails with Black Rhinestones | Embellished Nails - NB4916
Dark Wedding Balck and Gray Nail Design|Wedding-NB-D-422
Dark Wedding Rhinestone Nail Designs|Wedding-NB-D-294
Bling Coffin Nails
Foliage Accent Nails for Job Day | Professional Nails - NB3046
Embellished Red Ombre Nails | Red Ombre Nails Design - NB6532
Blue Tropical Leaf Nail Design| Tropical-NB-D-602
Cinnamon Slate Nails Design for Autumn | Benjamin Moore Color Trend 2025 - NB6107
Blue Galaxy Nails with Rhinestones | Celestial Nails - NB4286
Skeleton Nails | Halloween - NB438
Neutral Nails Flower Accent | Classy Nails - NB4042
Easy Nail Designs with Rhinestones
Rhinestone and Crystal Design Vampire Nails | Halloween Vampire Nails - NB5999
Coffin Nails Chevron Design | French Manicure - NB3329
Red Nails with Rhinestones
Blood Nails | Halloween - NB625
Red and Pink Nails with Leopard Spots | Animal Print Nails - NB2569
Short Ombre Nails Rhinestone Design | Red Ombre Nails - NB6522
Hearts on Nails with Feather Design | Valentine Nails - NB2701
Red Ombre Nails Rhinestone Cuff Design | Red Ombre Nails - NB6528
Embellished Red Ombre Nails | Red Ombre Nails Design - NB6532
Red Rhinestone Nails
Crystal Cranberry Nails Design | Thanksgiving Cranberry Nails - NB6190
Embellished Burnt Orange Office Nails | Professional Nails - NB3066
Nude Nails Design with Vampire Fangs | Halloween Vampire Nails - NB6015
Elegant Red Nails Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4939
Rhinestone Hearts Nail Art | Embellished Nails - NB4932
Red and White Dalmatian Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB1975
Gold Rhinestones for Nails
Luxury Green Nails Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4927
Brown Marble Nails Design | Marble Nails - NB4645
Boho Wedding Embellished Nail Design | Wedding-NB-D-31
Luxury Green Marble Nails for Office | Marble Nails - NB4656
Gold Nails with Rhinestones
Geometric LGBT Nails with Foil Design | Pride | LGBTQIA2S+ Nails - NB2392
White and Gold Fall Wedding Nails with Delicate Patterns | Fall Nails - NB5631
Luxury Gold Birthday Nails Design | Birthday Nails - NB5096
Zebra and Leopard Prints with Flower Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2564
Ombre Nails with Rhinestones
Fall Wedding Light Purple Nails | Fall Nails - NB5659
Embellished Ombre Nails for Fall Wedding | Fall Nails - NB5589
Almond-shaped Brown Nails for Fall Wedding | Fall Nails - NB5642
Short Ombre Nails Rhinestone Design | Red Ombre Nails - NB6522
Pastel French Tips and Leopard Print | Animal Print Nails - NB2546
Light Coral Floral Ombre Nails for Fall Wedding | Fall Nails - NB5643
Embellished Blue Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2618
Almond Nail Designs with Rhinestones
Glossy Shimmer Peach Fuzz Nails and Heart Nail Art | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1880
Almond Broken Heart Nails | Heart Nails - NB4604
Gemstone Accent Design for Olive Green Nails | Fall Nails - NB5749
Dark Nails Swirl Design | Dark Nails - NB6592
Haunted House Nails| Halloween - NB618
Birthday Nails with Rhinestones
Embellished 21st Birthday Nails | Birthday Nails - NB5195
Birthday Embellished Yellow Nails | Birthday Nails - NB5111
Luxury Bling Nails for Birthday | Birthday Nails - NB5469
Birthday Rose Gold Nails Design | Birthday Nails - NB5110
Bling Birthday Nails Design | Birthday Nails - NB5467
Rose Gold Birthday Bling Nails | Birthday Nails - NB5098
Birthday Nails Design with Balloon and Glitter | Birthday Nails - NB5151
Silver Birthday Nails Design | Birthday Nails - NB5126
Stiletto Nails with Rhinestones
Eyeball Nails | Halloween - NB574
Dark Wedding Stiletto Flower Nail Designs|Wedding-NB-D-295
Dark Wedding Black Nail Design|Wedding-NB-D-431
Embellished V-shape French Nails Design | French Manicure - NB3330
Black Rhinestones for Dark Nails | Embellished Nails - NB4935
Floral 3D Accent for Mint Green Nails | Shimmer Nails - NB4160
Blue Nail Designs with Rhinestones
Blue Nail Design with Butterfly for Bridesmaid | Wedding-NB-D-547
Blue Nails with Decoration for Winter | Classy Winter Nails - NB6594
Embellished Watercolor Ombre Nails | Blue Ombre Nails - NB6473
Embellished Blue Ombre Nails | Winter 2025 Nails - NB6626
Dark Blue Nails Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4945
Blue Rhinestone Nails
Floral 3D Accent for Mint Green Nails | Shimmer Nails - NB4160
Dark Blue Nails Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4945
Bridesmaid Yellow Matte Crystal Nail Design| Wedding-NB-D-551
Embellished Blue Galaxy Nails Design | Celestial Nails - NB4282
Honeymoon 3D Pearl with Flower Toenail Design | Wedding-NB-D-590
White Groom Nail Design|Men's Nail-NB-D-276
Fancy Jeweled Boho Wedding Nail Design | Wedding-NB-D7
Brown Nails with Rhinestones
Luxury Brown Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB4340
Chanel Theme Long French Nails | Branded Nails - NB4248
Chrome Cinnamon Slate Nails Design | Benjamin Moore Color Trend 2025 - NB6088
Leopard Nails Design with Rhinestones | Animal Print Nails - NB2515
Brown Marble Nails Design | Marble Nails - NB4645
Butterfly Rhinestone Nails
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
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
Christmas Nail Designs with Rhinestones
Full Rhinestone French Nails with Christmas Trees | Winter - NB1294
Christmas Tree Nails with Glitter Embellishment | Christmas | Winter - NB1234
Encapsulated Embellished Snowman Nails | Christmas Nails - NB1681
Chrome Nails with Rhinestones
Elegant Chanel-inspired Nail Design | Branded Nails - NB4246
Luxury Black Chrome Nails Design | Chrome Nails - NB5313
Red Rhinestone Design for Black Chrome Nails | Chrome Nails - NB5310
Santa Claus Chrome Nails | Christmas | Winter - NB1324
Chrome Nails Rose Design | Chrome Nails - NB5308
Chrome Nails with Rhinestone Embellishments | Chrome Nails - NB5303
Champagne Chrome Nails for Fall Wedding | Fall Nails - NB5588
Cute Nail Designs with Rhinestones
Encapsulated Embellished Snowman Nails | Christmas Nails - NB1681
Striped Pink Nails Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4934
Short Mickey Mouse Nails with Rhinestones | Cartoon Nails - NB6634
Cute 3D Nails with Sunflower and Bee Design | Sunflower Nails - NB5238
Mickey Mouse Design for Blue Ombre Nails | Cartoon Nails - NB6636
Cute French Nails Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4924
Embellished Blue and Pink Nails with Mini Mouse | Cartoon Nails - NB6641
Pastel Marble Nails with Black Rhinestones | Embellished Nails - NB4946
Fall Nail Designs with Rhinestones
Glitter and Rhinestone Design for Yellow Nails | Embellished Nails - NB4957
Golden Fishnet Pattern Nails with Wheat | Thanksgiving Wheat Nails - NB6294
Green Nails with Pumpkin | Thanksgiving Pumpkin Nails - NB6206
Fall Theme for Clear Nails | Thanksgiving Harvest Nails - NB6311
Dark Wedding Stiletto Flower Nail Designs|Wedding-NB-D-295
Classy Cinnamon Slate Nails Design | Benjamin Moore Color Trend 2025 - NB6095
Gemstone Design for Classy Olive Green Nails | Fall Nails - NB5760
Fall Wedding Light Purple Nails | Fall Nails - NB5659
Fancy Nail Designs with Rhinestones
Embellished Sunflower Nails for Wedding | Sunflower Nails - NB5276
Green Nails Marble Design | Marble Nails - NB4651
Embellished Black Toenail Design for Bridesmaid| Wedding-NB-D-557
Blue Nail Design with Butterfly for Bridesmaid | Wedding-NB-D-547
Purple Marble Nails with Decorations | Marble Nails - NB4671
Baby Boomer Nails Filigree Design for Wedding | Classy Nails - NB4224
Glitter and Rhinestone Nails
Cute French Nails Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4924
Glitter Pastel Pink Nails for Easter | Easter Nails - NB3690
Ombre Nails Glitter and Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4921
Luxury French Nails with Chanel Logo Design | Branded Nails - NB4238
Embellished Blue Ombre Nails | Winter 2025 Nails - NB6626
Glossy Nude Nails with Rhinestones and Glitters | Nude Birthday Nails - NB6442
Embellished Pink Nails for 16th Birthday | Birthday Nails - NB5179
Luxury Purple Ombre Nails Design | Purple Ombre Nails - NB6514
Green Nails with Rhinestones
Green Nails with Nude Accents | Classy Birthday Nails - NB6170
Rhinestone Design for Green Striped French Manicure | Embellished Nails - NB4936
Green Fall Wedding Nails Design | Fall Nails - NB5587
Green Nails Gold Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4930
Emerald Green Toenail Design for Bridesmaid | Wedding-NB-D-546
Gemstone Design for Classy Olive Green Nails | Fall Nails - NB5760
Green Rhinestone Nails
Glossy Nude Nails with Rhinestones and Glitters | Nude Birthday Nails - NB6442
Blue Russian Almond Nails with Embellishment | Blue Birthday Nails - NB6430
Emerald Green Toenail Design for Bridesmaid | Wedding-NB-D-546
Embellished Pink Nails Design | Spring Nails - NB4363
Green Nails Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4918
Embellished Green Nails Leopard Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2601
Halloween Nails with Rhinestones
Haunted House Nails| Halloween - NB618
Blood Nails | Halloween - NB584
Dracula Nails | Halloween - NB451
Blood Nails | Halloween - NB625
Black Cat Nails | Halloween - NB543
Ghost Nails | Halloween - NB617
Skeleton Nails | Halloween - NB438
Eyeball Nails | Halloween - NB574
Heart Rhinestone Nails
White Groom Nail Design|Men's Nail-NB-D-276
Embellished Pink Nails for Love Day | Valentine Nails - NB2641
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
Luxury Purple Marble Nails Design | Marble Nails - NB4669
Long Purple Nails with Marble Design | Marble Nails - NB4663
Rhinestone Design for Pastel Marble Nails | Embellished Nails - NB4919
Rhinestone Flower Nails
Chrome Nails Rose Design | Chrome Nails - NB5308
Peach Fuzz Rhinestone Nail Design | Color of the Year 2024 - NB-D-211
3D Floral Embellished Toenail Design for Honeymoon| Wedding-NB-D-634
Embellished Tropical Flamingo Nail Design| Tropical-NB-D-125
Silver Nails with Rhinestones
Lesbian Bling Nail Design | Pride | LGBTQIA2S+ Nails - NB2075
Glitter and Rhinestone Nails Design | Embellished Nails - NB4947
Eyeball Nails | Halloween - NB574
Embellished Silver and White Chinese New Year's Nails | 2024 Nails - NB3729
Summer Nails with Rhinestones
Bridesmais 3D Flower Green Toenail Design| Wedding-NB-D-534
Boho Wedding Embellished Gold Foil Nail Design|Wedding-NB-D-487
3D Sunflower and Ladybug Nails Design | Sunflower Nails - NB5239
Cloud Nails Design for Beach | Cloud Nails - NB5084
Valentine Nails with Rhinestones
Rhinestone Hearts for Nails | Embellished Nails - NB4951
Rhinestone Toe Nail Art
Embellished Black Toenail Design for Bridesmaid| Wedding-NB-D-557
Toeails with Clover Design | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1479
Silver and Pink Luxury Nails with Dalmatian Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2012
Mother in Law Dusty Rose Color with Flower Nail Design|Wedding-NB-D-456
Jade Green Toenail Design for Bridesmaid| Wedding-NB-D-558
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.
The Best Rhinestone Nail Art Ideas
Short Baby Boomer Nails with Rhinestone Design | Classy Nails - NB4218
Sunny Orange Nails with Rhinestones | Spring Nails - NB4030
Honeymoon Embellished Filigree Nails with Rhinestone | Wedding-NB-D-596
Easter Floral Nails with Rhinestones Design | Easter Nails - NB3528
Ombre Matte Nails with Rhinestones for Easter | Easter Nails - NB3527
Easter Eggs with Rhinestones Nails Design | Easter Nails - NB3526
Glossy Easter Nails with Rhinestones | Easter Nails - NB3525
Pastel Easter Nails Rhinestone Design | Easter Nails - NB3524
Bright Ombre Nails with Rhinestone Design | Easter Nails - NB3522
Short Nude Nails with a Rhinestone for Office | Professional Nails - NB3290
Embellished Rhinestone Nail Design for Boho Wedding |Wedding-NB-D-473
Dark Wedding Rhinestone Neon Nail Design|Wedding-NB-D-421
Embellished Rhinestone Honeymoon Nail Design| Wedding-NB-D-413
Leopard Pattern Nails with Rhinestones | Animal Print Nails - NB2534
Leopard Nails Design with Rhinestones | Animal Print Nails - NB2515
Dark Wedding Rhinestone Nail Designs|Wedding-NB-D-294
Embellished Nail Design with Rhinestone for Dark Wedding|Wedding-NB-D-290
Dalmatian Print Nails Rhinestone Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2002
Dalmatian Print Nails with Rhinestone Design | Animal Print Nails - NB1981
Peach Fuzz Rhinestone Nail Design | Color of the Year 2024 - NB-D-211
Peach Fuzz Rhinestone Nails| Color of the Year 2024 - NB-D-174
Peach Fuzz Nails with Rhinestone | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1747
Maple Leaf Nails with Rhinestone Design | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1504
Tropical Leaf Nail Art with Rhinestones | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1447
Bridal Shower Glossy Rhinestone Nail Design | Wedding-NB-D-85
Ombre French Christmas Tree Nails with Rhinestones | Winter - NB1297
Christmas Tree Nails with Rhinestones | Winter - NB1296
Full Rhinestone French Nails with Christmas Trees | Winter - NB1294
Luxury Christmas Trees Nails with Rhinestone | Winter - NB1293
Glossy French Christmas Tree Nails with Rhinestone | Winter - NB1291
Rhinestone Embellishments on Christmas Tree Nails| Winter - NB1290
Christmas Tree Nail Design with Rhinestone | Winter - NB1288
Rhinestone Boho Nail Design |Wedding-NB-12
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.