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
Rainbow Leaf Nails | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1409
Rhinestone Accent for Baby Boomer Nails | Baby Boomer Nails - NB5039
Chrome Cinnamon Slate Nails Design | Benjamin Moore Color Trend 2025 - NB6088
Ghost Nails | Halloween - NB617
Pastel Marble Nails with Black Rhinestones | Embellished Nails - NB4946
Green Nails with Nude Accents | Classy Birthday Nails - NB6170
Short Nails With Rhinestones
Baby Boomer Nails with Embellishments | Classy Nails - NB4221
Bridal Shower Crystals and Studs Nail Design | Wedding-NB-D-74
Marble Design for Black Nails | Marble Nails - NB4633
Wheat Nails Rhinestone Design | Thanksgiving Wheat Nails - NB6295
Short Pink Nails with Rhinestones | Spring Nails - NB4362
Wheat Painting for Short Square Nails | Thanksgiving Wheat Nails - NB6306
Toeails with Clover Design | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1479
Silver and Pink Luxury Nails with Dalmatian Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2012
Rhinestone Wedding Nails
Baby Boomer Glitter Nails Design | Baby Boomer Nails - NB5044
Transparent Nails with Chrome Tips | French Manicure - NB3607
Fall Wedding Light Purple Nails | Fall Nails - NB5659
Short Baby Boomer Nails Glitter Design | Baby Boomer Nails - NB5048
White Nails with Rhinestones
Peach Fuzz Nails with Decorations and Butterflies | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1817
Blood Nails | Halloween - NB584
Stylish White Snow Nails | Sherwin William Color Capsule 2025 - NB6401
Embellished 21st Birthday Nails | Birthday Nails - NB5195
Embellished Brown Nails with Dalmatian Pattern | Animal Print Nails - NB1985
White Marble Nails Design | Marble Nails - NB4686
White Rhinestone Nails
Fancy Black Nails for Birthday | Birthday Nails - NB5154
Yellow Marble Nails with Rhinestones | Marble Nails - NB4745
Embellished Sunflower Nails for Wedding | Sunflower Nails - NB5276
Ombre Sparkle Yellow Nails with Flowers | Yellow Birthday Nails - NB6447
Glossy Brown Almond Nails for Fall Wedding | Fall Nails - NB5654
Black Cat Nails | Halloween - NB652
Snowflakes and Rhinestones Nails Design | Embellished Nails - NB4942
Fall Wedding Mellow Rose Nails Design | Fall Nails - NB5663
Nude Nails with Rhinestones
Halloween Vampire Theme Nails | Halloween Vampire Nails - NB6014
Beach WeddingEmbellished Caviar Nail Design| Wedding-NB-D-46
Ombre Matte Nails with Rhinestones for Easter | Easter Nails - NB3527
Chanel-inspired Nails with Ombre French Accents | Branded Nails - NB4244
Honeymoon Glitter Nail Design with Rose| Wedding-NB-D-589
Peach Fuzz Heart Nails with Embellishment | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1906
Pink Nails with Rhinestones
Baby Boomer Nails with Rhinestones for Ring Finger | Baby Boomer Nails - NB5042
Neon Marble Nails Rhinestone Design | Marble Nails - NB4705
Pink Rhinestone Nails
Vintage Floral Nail Design with Stripes | Valentine Nails - NB2107
Dalmatian Dog and Print on Pink Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB1996
Embellished Pink Nails Design | Spring Nails - NB4363
Pink Nails with Embedded Rhinestones for Birthday | Birthday Nails - NB5130
Embellished Jelly Nails with French Tips | Jelly Nails - NB3988
French Nails with Rhinestones
Classy Long Grid Nails | Geometric Nail Art - NB5450
Embellished V-shape French Nails Design | French Manicure - NB3330
Black Nails with Rhinestones
Vampire Nails | Halloween - NB544
Leopard Print Nails with Decorations | Animal Print Nails - NB2588
Zebra and Leopard Prints with Flower Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2564
Black Rhinestones for Dark Nails | Embellished Nails - NB4935
Rhinestone Design for Black Dark Nails | Embellished Nails - NB4937
Beach Wedding Dark Nail Design| Wedding-NB-D-40
Dark Wedding Rhinestone Nail Designs|Wedding-NB-D-294
Black Rhinestone Nails
Black Rhinestones for Dark Nails | Embellished Nails - NB4935
Dark Wedding Stiletto Flower Nail Designs|Wedding-NB-D-295
Rhinestone Reindeer Nail Art | Embellished Nails - NB4948
Dark Wedding Black Nail Design|Wedding-NB-D-431
Glossy Nails Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4953
Rhinestone Design for Black Dark Nails | Embellished Nails - NB4937
Dark Wedding Black and Purple Nail Designs|Wedding-NB-D-292
Bling Coffin Nails
Rhinestone Accent for Baby Boomer Nails | Baby Boomer Nails - NB5039
Bridesmais 3D Flower Green Toenail Design| Wedding-NB-D-534
Bridal Shower Nail Art Design | Wedding-NB-D-81
Skeleton Nails | Halloween - NB438
Embellished Blue Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2618
Embellished Yellow Marble Nails | Marble Nails - NB4746
Easy Nail Designs with Rhinestones
Bridesmaid Yellow Matte Crystal Nail Design| Wedding-NB-D-551
Embellished Brown Nails with Dalmatian Pattern | Animal Print Nails - NB1985
Easy Dark Nails Design with Rhinestones | Embellished Nails - NB4959
Geometric LGBT Nails with Foil Design | Pride | LGBTQIA2S+ Nails - NB2392
Glossy Nails Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4953
Abstract Black Nails with Barbiecore Style Flowers | Abstract Nails - NB5508
Red Nails with Rhinestones
Red and Yellow Nails Leopard Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2577
Embellished Glossy Nails with Leopard Print | Animal Print Nails - NB2582
Santa Claus Chrome Nails | Christmas | Winter - NB1324
Rhinestone Hearts for Nails | Embellished Nails - NB4951
Embellished Red Chrome Nails | Chrome Nails - NB5295
Spring Nails with 3D Flowers | Spring Nails - NB3959
Red Rhinestone Nails
Dark Black Chrome Nails Design | Chrome Nails - NB5300
Embellishment Silhouette Christmas Tree Nails | Christmas | Winter - NB1235
Rhinestone Hearts for Nails | Embellished Nails - NB4951
Elegant Red Nails Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4939
Embellished Burnt Orange Office Nails | Professional Nails - NB3066
Santa Claus Chrome Nails | Christmas | Winter - NB1324
Gold Rhinestones for Nails
Ivory Nails with Rose Accent | Classy Nails - NB4047
Minimal Yellow Marble Nails Design | Marble Nails - NB4747
Nails with Diamond Design | Embellished Nails - NB4941
Luxury Green Nails Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4927
Green Nails Marble Design | Marble Nails - NB4651
Green Marble Nails with Rhinestones | Marble Nails - NB4658
Gold Nails with Rhinestones
Embellished Luxury New Year Nails | 2024 Nails - NB1365
Boho Wedding Embellished Gold Foil Nail Design|Wedding-NB-D-487
Bling Birthday Nails with Crystal Design | Birthday Nails - NB5468
Ombre Nails with Rhinestones
Glossy Nude Nails with Rhinestones and Glitters | Nude Birthday Nails - NB6442
Dracula Nails | Halloween - NB451
Almond-shaped Brown Nails for Fall Wedding | Fall Nails - NB5642
Luxury Baby Boomer Nails | Classy Nails - NB4219
Embellished Cuff Nail Design for Wedding | Outline Nails - NB5400
Almond Nail Designs with Rhinestones
Orange Ombre Nails for Fall Wedding Design | Fall Nails - NB5586
Blue Theme Leopard Print Embellished Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2620
Almond Broken Heart Nails | Heart Nails - NB4604
Purple Marble Nails Rhinestone Design | Marble Nails - NB4660
Rhinestone Design for Watercolor Nails | Yellow Birthday Nails - NB6448
Birthday Nails with Rhinestones
Nails with Blue Shades for Birthday | Blue Birthday Nails - NB6433
Embellished Pink Nails for 16th Birthday | Birthday Nails - NB5179
Embellished 21st Birthday Nails | Birthday Nails - NB5195
Rose Gold Birthday Bling Nails | Birthday Nails - NB5098
Green Nails with Nude Accents | Classy Birthday Nails - NB6170
Blue Nails with Sparkle and Shine | Blue Birthday Nails - NB6408
Stiletto Nails with Rhinestones
Dark Wedding Embellished Flower Nail Art |Wedding-NB-D-297
Elegant Bordeaux Burgundy Nails | Fall Nails - NB5758
Bling Swirl Nails for Birthday Party | Blue Birthday Nails - NB6421
Blood Nails | Halloween - NB625
Blue Nail Designs with Rhinestones
Bling Swirl Nails for Birthday Party | Blue Birthday Nails - NB6421
Embellished Blue Galaxy Nails Design | Celestial Nails - NB4282
Elegant Blue Nails Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4954
Diamond Shape Color Blocks for Nails Design | Blue Birthday Nails - NB6412
Blue Rhinestone Nails
Bat Nails | Halloween - NB373
Bright Pastel Nails for Spring | Shimmer Nails - NB4161
Embellished Pink Pearl Nails | Classy Nails - NB4037
Rhinestone Design for Matte Blue Nails | Embellished Nails - NB4956
Easter Eggs with Rhinestones Nails Design | Easter Nails - NB3526
Rhinestone French Tip Nails | Embellished Nails - NB4955
Embellished Pastel Blue Goth Stiletto Nails | Easter Nails - NB3684
Brown Nails with Rhinestones
Almond-shaped Brown Nails for Fall Wedding | Fall Nails - NB5642
Cinnamon Slate Nails with Accent | Benjamin Moore Color Trend 2025 - NB6090
Embellished Ombre Nails for Fall Wedding | Fall Nails - NB5589
Brown Nails with Burberry Accents | Branded Nails - NB4230
Haunted House Nails| Halloween - NB618
Embellished Brown Nails with Dalmatian Pattern | Animal Print Nails - NB1985
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
Blue Nail Design with Butterfly for Bridesmaid | Wedding-NB-D-547
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
Glossy French Christmas Tree Nails with Rhinestone | Winter - NB1291
Black Christmas Nails Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4926
Full Bling Christmas Tree Nails with Ornaments Design | Winter - NB1295
Full Bling on Nails with Christmas Trees | Winter - NB1292
Chrome Nails with Rhinestones
Rose Gold Birthday Bling Nails | Birthday Nails - NB5098
Silver Chrome Nails Cross Design | Cross Nails - NB6025
Dark Black Chrome Nails Design | Chrome Nails - NB5300
Cute Nail Designs with Rhinestones
Cute 3D Nails with Sunflower and Bee Design | Sunflower Nails - NB5238
Striped Pink Nails Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4934
Cute French Nails Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4924
Encapsulated Embellished Snowman Nails | Christmas Nails - NB1681
Short Hello Kitty Nails | Bow Nails - NB5162
Pastel Marble Nails with Black Rhinestones | Embellished Nails - NB4946
Simple Rhinestone Nails Design | Embellished Nails - NB4950
Fall Nail Designs with Rhinestones
Embellished Honeymoon Nail Design| Wedding-NB-D-412
Gemstone Accent Design for Olive Green Nails | Fall Nails - NB5749
Bridesmaid Orange Theme Chevron Nail Design| Wedding-NB-D-535
Brown Nails with Burberry Accents | Branded Nails - NB4230
Mustard Yellow Nails Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4922
Chrome Cinnamon Slate Nails Design | Benjamin Moore Color Trend 2025 - NB6088
Gemstone Design for Classy Olive Green Nails | Fall Nails - NB5760
Fancy Nail Designs with Rhinestones
Transparent Nails with Chrome Tips | French Manicure - NB3607
Mother in Law Embellished Nail Design| Wedding-NB-D-257
Luxury Black Chrome Nails Design | Chrome Nails - NB5313
Embellished Silver and White Chinese New Year's Nails | 2024 Nails - NB3729
Dark Wedding Embellished Flower Nail Art |Wedding-NB-D-297
Luxury Shimmer Toenail Design for Honeymoon| Wedding-NB-D-636
Beach WeddingEmbellished Caviar Nail Design| Wedding-NB-D-46
Honeymoon Shimmer Nail Design | Wedding-NB-D-600
Glitter and Rhinestone Nails
Birthday Nails Design with Balloon and Glitter | Birthday Nails - NB5151
Tropical Animal Nail Design| Tropical-NB-D-218
Fall Wedding Light Purple Nails | Fall Nails - NB5659
Coffin Nails Chevron Design | French Manicure - NB3329
Glitter Pastel Pink Nails for Easter | Easter Nails - NB3690
Green Nails with Rhinestones
Luxury Green Marble Nails for Office | Marble Nails - NB4656
Tropical Leaf Nail Art with Rhinestones | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1447
Yellow Nails with Green French Tips and Rhinestones | Embellished Nails - NB4961
Rhinestone Outlines for Green and Yellow Zebra Nails | Outline Nails - NB5358
Green Rhinestone Nails
Neon Green Marble Nails Design | Marble Nails - NB4707
Green Nails Gold Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4930
Green Marble Nails with Rhinestones | Marble Nails - NB4650
Toeails with Clover Design | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1479
Short Pink Nails with Rhinestones | Spring Nails - NB4362
Bridesmais 3D Flower Green Toenail Design| Wedding-NB-D-534
Embellished Pink Nails Design | Spring Nails - NB4363
Halloween Nails with Rhinestones
Vampire Nails | Halloween - NB544
Ghost Nails | Halloween - NB614
Dracula Nails | Halloween - NB466
Spider Nails | Halloween - NB795
Ghost Nails | Halloween - NB638
Black Cat Nails | Halloween - NB543
Vampire Nails | Halloween - NB540
Heart Rhinestone Nails
Peach Fuzz Heart Nails with Embellishment | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1906
Embellished Lace Nails with Cutout Hearts | Wedding Nails - NB4630
Hearts on Nails with Feather Design | Valentine Nails - NB2701
Rhinestone Design for Luxury French Nails | Embellished Nails - NB4949
Purple Nail Designs with Rhinestones
Embellished Mauve Nails for Work | Professional Nails - NB3299
Ghost Nails | Halloween - NB614
Galaxy Ombre French Nails Design | Celestial Nails - NB4296
Purple Marble Nails with Decorations | Marble Nails - NB4671
Rhinestone Design for Pastel Marble Nails | Embellished Nails - NB4919
Rhinestone Flower Nails
Cute 3D Nails with Sunflower and Bee Design | Sunflower Nails - NB5238
3D Sunflower and Ladybug Nails Design | Sunflower Nails - NB5239
Bridal Shower Embellished Nail Design | Wedding-NB-D-79
Abstract Black Nails with Barbiecore Style Flowers | Abstract Nails - NB5508
Spring Nails with 3D Flowers | Spring Nails - NB3959
Silver Nails with Rhinestones
Maple Leaf Nails with Rhinestone Design | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1504
Embellished Silver and White Chinese New Year's Nails | 2024 Nails - NB3729
Lesbian Bling Nail Design | Pride | LGBTQIA2S+ Nails - NB2075
Embellishment Silhouette Christmas Tree Nails | Christmas | Winter - NB1235
Chrome Embellished Nails with Maple Leaves | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1508
Summer Nails with Rhinestones
Rainbow Glitter Nails with Rhinestones | Glitter Nails - NB4981
Cute 3D Nails with Sunflower and Bee Design | Sunflower Nails - NB5238
Mother in Law Dusty Rose Color with Flower Nail Design|Wedding-NB-D-456
Dark Wedding Black and Purple Nail Designs|Wedding-NB-D-292
Bridal Shower Embellished Milky Pink Toenail Design | Wedding-NB-D-614
Valentine Nails with Rhinestones
Red and Pink Ombre Nails with Cuff Borderline | Outline Nails - NB5376
Chic Black Nails with Rhinestones for Valentine | Embellished Nails - NB4958
Rhinestone Hearts for Nails | Embellished Nails - NB4951
Rhinestone Toe Nail Art
Embellished French Nail Design for Cruise Wedding| Wedding-NB-D-638
Honeymoon Toenail Design|Wedding-NB-D-460
Beach Wedding 3D Flower Pink Tonail Design|Wedding-NB-D-491
Silver and Pink Luxury Nails with Dalmatian Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2012
Bridal Shower Embellished Milky Pink Toenail Design | Wedding-NB-D-614
Honeymoon 3D Pearl with Flower Toenail Design | Wedding-NB-D-590
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
Bridal Shower Embellished Milky Pink Toenail Design | Wedding-NB-D-614
Neutral Nails Accent Design | Spring Nails - NB4372
Bridal Shower Nail Art Design | Wedding-NB-D-81
Mother in Law Embellished Studs Nail Design| Wedding-NB-D-261
Baby Boomer Nails Filigree Design for Wedding | Classy Nails - NB4224
Glossy Baby Boomer Nails with Rhinestones | Baby Boomer Nails - NB5036
Baby Boomer Nails with Embellishments | Classy Nails - NB4221
Embellished Pink Nails for 16th Birthday | Birthday Nails - NB5179
Boho Wedding Embellished Nail Design | Wedding-NB-D-31
Fall Wedding Mellow Rose Nails Design | Fall Nails - NB5663
Striped Pink Nails Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4934
Pink Galaxy Nails with Rhinestones | Celestial Nails - NB4298
Beach Wedding 3D Flower Pink Tonail Design|Wedding-NB-D-491
Pink Nails with Embedded Rhinestones for Birthday | Birthday Nails - NB5130
Almond Broken Heart Nails | Heart Nails - NB4604
3D Floral Embellished Toenail Design for Honeymoon| Wedding-NB-D-634
Embellished Pink Nails Design | Spring Nails - NB4363
Pink Nails with Rhinestone French Tip | Spring Nails - NB4366
Mother in Law Dusty Rose Color with Flower Nail Design|Wedding-NB-D-456
Embellished Peach Fuzz Nails | Color of the Year 2024 - NB-D-196
3D Nail Charm Outline for Pink Leopard Nails | Outline Nails - NB5343
Dior Nail Design with Rhinestones | Branded Nails - NB4251
Birthday Nails Rhinestone Design | Birthday Nails - NB5146
Embellished Baby Boomer Nails for Wedding | Classy Nails - NB4207
Embellished Peach Fuzz Nails| Color of the Year 2024 - NB-D-172
Embellished Pink Pearl Nails | Classy Nails - NB4037
Spring Embellished Pink Nails | Spring Nails - NB4373
Birthday Pink Shimmer Nails Design | Birthday Nails - NB5124
Marble Nails Design with Rhinestones | Embellished Nails - NB4960
Baby Boomer Chic Nails with Rhinestones | Baby Boomer Nails - NB5043
Baby Boomer Nails with Pink Glitter Design | Baby Boomer Nails - NB5045
Pastel Marble Nails with Black Rhinestones | Embellished Nails - NB4946
Pearly Nails for Work | Professional Nails - NB3048
Yellow Marble Nails with Rhinestones | Marble Nails - NB4745
Rhinestone Design for Pastel Marble Nails | Embellished Nails - NB4919
Glitter Pastel Pink Nails for Easter | Easter Nails - NB3690
Nails with Black Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4925
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.