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
Embellished Lace Nails with Cutout Hearts | Wedding Nails - NB4630
Baby Boomer Nails Rhinestone Accents | Baby Boomer Nails - NB5037
Galaxy Ombre French Nails Design | Celestial Nails - NB4296
Glossy Nude Nails with Rhinestones and Glitters | Nude Birthday Nails - NB6442
Spring Nails with 3D Flowers | Spring Nails - NB3959
Dark Wedding Studs Nail Design |Wedding-NB-D-288
Reverse French Rhinestone Design | Baby Boomer Nails - NB5035
Short Nails With Rhinestones
Embellished Pink Nails for Love Day | Valentine Nails - NB2641
Glossy Baby Boomer Nails with Rhinestones | Baby Boomer Nails - NB5036
Burberry Nail Art for Fall | Branded Nails - NB4231
Red Ombre Nails Rhinestone Cuff Design | Red Ombre Nails - NB6528
Peach Fuzz Rhinestone Nails| Color of the Year 2024 - NB-D-174
Embellished Neon Leopard Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2561
Embellished Nails with Snowflake | Colorful Winter Nails - NB6717
Rhinestone Wedding Nails
Almond Peach Fuzz Leaf Nails for Wedding | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1676
Bridal Shower Embellished Milky Pink Toenail Design | Wedding-NB-D-614
Embellished Sunflower Nails for Wedding | Sunflower Nails - NB5276
White Nails with Rhinestones
Golden Fishnet Pattern Nails with Wheat | Thanksgiving Wheat Nails - NB6294
Cute White Nails for Birthday | Birthday Nails - NB5147
Long Versace Nails | Branded Nails - NB4267
Christmas Tree Nails with Glitter Embellishment | Christmas | Winter - NB1234
White Rhinestone Nails
Bling Birthday Nails Design | Birthday Nails - NB5467
Embellished Luxury Fall Wedding Ombre Nails | Fall Nails - NB5644
French Manicure Teddy Bear Design | Teddy Nails for Valentine - NB7231
Embellished Tropical Flamingo Nail Design| Tropical-NB-D-125
Rhinestone Crown Design for Birthday Nails | Birthday Crown Nails - NB7087
Luxury Bling Nails for Birthday | Birthday Nails - NB5469
Yellow Marble Nails with Rhinestones | Marble Nails - NB4745
Nude Nails with Rhinestones
Glossy Shimmer Peach Fuzz Nails and Heart Nail Art | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1880
Embellished French Nail Design for Cruise Wedding| Wedding-NB-D-638
Luxury French Nails with Chanel Logo Design | Branded Nails - NB4238
Glossy Easter Nails with Rhinestones | Easter Nails - NB3525
Peach Fuzz Heart Nails with Embellishment | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1906
Embellished Dalmatian Print Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB1969
Glossy Nails Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4953
Pink Nails with Rhinestones
Embellished Pink Pearl Nails | Classy Nails - NB4037
Honeymoon Glitter Nail Design with Rose| Wedding-NB-D-589
Baby Boomer Nails Minimal Design with Rhinestones | Classy Nails - NB4223
Almond Broken Heart Nails | Heart Nails - NB4604
Ghost Nails | Halloween - NB638
Striped Coffin Nails with Hearts and Roses | Valentine's Rose Nails - NB7164
Pink Rhinestone Nails
Dalmatian Dog and Print on Pink Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB1996
Luxury Nails with 3D Roses for Valentine | Valentine's Rose Nails - NB7163
Flower and Leopard Print Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2553
Glitter Purple and Cute Kitty Cat Nails Design | Kitty Cat Nail Art - NB7148
French Nails with Rhinestones
Glossy Geometric Peach Fuzz Nail Art | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1916
Glossy Peach Fuzz Nails Butterfly Design | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1807
Embellished Yellow and White Dalmatian Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB1992
Rhinestone Design for Green Striped French Manicure | Embellished Nails - NB4936
French Manicure Teddy Bear Design | Teddy Nails for Valentine - NB7231
Black Nails with Rhinestones
Embellished Black Square Nails Design | St. Patrick's Day Nails- NB7865
Bat Nails | Halloween - NB373
Black Chrome Nails with 3D Nail Charms | Chrome Nails - NB5305
Haunted House Nails| Halloween - NB618
Red and Pink Nails with Leopard Spots | Animal Print Nails - NB2569
Easy Dark Nails Design with Rhinestones | Embellished Nails - NB4959
Fancy Black Nails for Birthday | Birthday Nails - NB5154
Elegant Chanel-inspired Nail Design | Branded Nails - NB4246
Black Rhinestone Nails
Marble Nails Design with Rhinestones | Embellished Nails - NB4960
Dark Nails with Black Rhinestones | Embellished Nails - NB4916
Dark Wedding Embellished Stiletto Nail Design|Wedding-NB-D-435
Rhinestone Reindeer Nail Art | Embellished Nails - NB4948
Glossy Nails Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4953
Dark Wedding Black Nail Design|Wedding-NB-D-431
Embellished Dark Wedding Nail Designs|Wedding-NB-D-285
Bling Coffin Nails
Brown and White French Nails with Dalmatian Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB1980
3D Zodiac Constellation Design for Starry Night Nails | Valentine's Starry Night Nails - NB7170
Embellished Peach Fuzz Nails | Color of the Year 2024 - NB-D-184
Flower and Leopard Print Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2553
Beach Wedding 3D Flower Pink Tonail Design|Wedding-NB-D-491
Valentine Nails with Crystal and Rhinestones | Valentine's Heart Nails - NB7210
Eyeball Nails | Halloween - NB449
Easy Nail Designs with Rhinestones
Honeymoon Glitter Nail Design with Rose| Wedding-NB-D-589
Bridal Shower Minimal Accent Nail Design| Wedding-NB-D-69
Blue Nails with Sparkle and Shine | Blue Birthday Nails - NB6408
Leopard Print Nails with Decorations | Animal Print Nails - NB2588
Red Nails with Rhinestones
Valentine Red Nails with Heart Beat | Valentine's Heart Nails - NB7200
Bling Red Nails for Christmas | Red Christmas Nails - NB6773
Long Red Nails with White Tips for Fall Wedding | Fall Nails - NB5600
Elegant Bordeaux Burgundy Nails | Fall Nails - NB5758
Red Chrome Nails with Rhinestones | Chrome Nails - NB5298
Fall Wedding Cherry Tomato Color Nails | Fall Nails - NB5648
Embellished Red Ombre Nails | Red Ombre Nails Design - NB6532
Red Rhinestone Nails
Embellishment Silhouette Christmas Tree Nails | Christmas | Winter - NB1235
Black Christmas Nails Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4926
Crystal Cranberry Nails Design | Thanksgiving Cranberry Nails - NB6190
Christmas Tree Nails with Glitter Embellishment | Christmas | Winter - NB1234
Rhinestone Reindeer Nail Art | Embellished Nails - NB4948
Blood Nails | Halloween - NB630
Red Nails Royal Silhouette Cat Design | Silhouette Cat Nails - NB7152
Gold Rhinestones for Nails
Classy Holiday Nails with Flower Design | Holiday Nails - NB3794
Dark Wedding Balck and Gray Nail Design|Wedding-NB-D-422
Gold Nails with Rhinestones
Nails with Diamond Design | Embellished Nails - NB4941
Boho Wedding Embellished Gold Foil Nail Design|Wedding-NB-D-487
White and Gold Fall Wedding Nails with Delicate Patterns | Fall Nails - NB5631
Zebra and Leopard Prints with Flower Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2564
Ombre Nails with Rhinestones
Chanel-inspired Nails with Ombre French Accents | Branded Nails - NB4244
Spring Embellished Pink Nails | Spring Nails - NB4373
Simple Wedding Nails with Borderline | Outline Nails - NB5408
Almond Nail Designs with Rhinestones
Embellished Easter Nails with a Chick | Chicken Nails- NB7778
Red and Pink Ombre Nails with Cuff Borderline | Outline Nails - NB5376
25th Holographic Birthday Nails | 25th Birthday Nails - NB6884
Light Coral Floral Ombre Nails for Fall Wedding | Fall Nails - NB5643
Vampire Nails | Halloween - NB544
Green Nails Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4918
Pink Chrome Nails with a 3D Cat Design | Nafas Customized Nails- NB7904
Birthday Nails with Rhinestones
25th Holographic Birthday Nails | 25th Birthday Nails - NB6884
Colorful 20st Birthday Nails Design | Birthday Nails - NB5202
Birthday Nails Design with Balloon and Glitter | Birthday Nails - NB5151
Diamond Shape Color Blocks for Nails Design | Blue Birthday Nails - NB6412
Simple Purple and Yellow Nails Design for Birthday | 19th Birthday Nails - NB6866
Brown Aurora Nails for Birthday | Classy Birthday Nails - NB6156
Rhinestone Nails Design with a Heart for Birthday | Birthday Heart Nails - NB7065
Easy to Do Birthday Square Nails | 19th Birthday Nails - NB6870
Stiletto Nails with Rhinestones
Embellished Red Chrome Nails | Chrome Nails - NB5295
Embellished Nail Design with Rhinestone for Dark Wedding|Wedding-NB-D-290
Stiletto French Tips Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4943
Bling Swirl Nails for Birthday Party | Blue Birthday Nails - NB6421
Eyeball Nails | Halloween - NB574
Blue Nail Designs with Rhinestones
Flower Design Sky Blue and Lemon Yellow Nails | Spring Nails- NB7952
Embellished Blue and Pink Nails with Mini Mouse | Cartoon Nails - NB6641
Blue Ballerina Nails for Valentine | Blue Valentine Nails- NB7377
White Nails with Clouds | Cloud Nails - NB5076
Rhinestone Design for Matte Blue Nails | Embellished Nails - NB4956
Blue Rhinestone Nails
Blue Tropical Leaf Nail Design| Tropical-NB-D-602
Vampire Nails | Halloween - NB540
Honeymoon Toenail Design|Wedding-NB-D-460
Bridesmaid Yellow Matte Crystal Nail Design| Wedding-NB-D-551
Silver Birthday Nails Design | Birthday Nails - NB5126
Embellished Blue Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2618
Brown Nails with Rhinestones
Leopard Pattern Nails with Rhinestones | Animal Print Nails - NB2534
Cinnamon Slate Nails with Accent | Benjamin Moore Color Trend 2025 - NB6090
Haunted House Nails| Halloween - NB618
Classy Cinnamon Slate Nails Design | Benjamin Moore Color Trend 2025 - NB6095
Mocha Mousse Glitter French Nails Design | Color of the Year 2025 - NB6949
Shimmer Mocha Mousse and White Nails for a Luxury Style | Color of the Year 2025 - NB6993
Butterfly Rhinestone Nails
Peach Fuzz and Blue Nails with Decorations | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1819
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
Peach Fuzz Nails with Decorations and Butterflies | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1817
Christmas Nail Designs with Rhinestones
Ombre French Christmas Tree Nails with Rhinestones | Winter - NB1297
Christmas Tree Nails with Glitter Embellishment | Christmas | Winter - NB1234
Luxury Christmas Trees Nails with Rhinestone | Winter - NB1293
Rhinestone Embellishments on Christmas Tree Nails| Winter - NB1290
Chrome Nails with Rhinestones
Red Nails Design with Chrome Outline and Heart | Chrome Valentine's Nails- NB7397
Champagne Chrome Nails for Fall Wedding | Fall Nails - NB5588
Silver Chrome Nails Cross Design | Cross Nails - NB6025
Elegant Chanel-inspired Nail Design | Branded Nails - NB4246
Rose Gold Birthday Bling Nails | Birthday Nails - NB5098
Cute Nail Designs with Rhinestones
Striped Pink Nails Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4934
Valentine Bears and Hearts Nails Design | Valentine's Cute Nails - NB7108
Bunnies and Flowers for Spring Nails | Bunny Nails- NB7689
Glitter Purple and Cute Kitty Cat Nails Design | Kitty Cat Nail Art - NB7148
Cute 3D Nails with Sunflower and Bee Design | Sunflower Nails - NB5238
Cute French Nails Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4924
Baby Blue Nails Pink Heart Design | Blue Valentine Nails- NB7376
Leopard Cub French Nails | Leopard Nails- NB8078
Fall Nail Designs with Rhinestones
Embellished Light Coral Nails for Fall Wedding | Fall Nails - NB5636
Bridal Shower Embellished Nail Design | Wedding-NB-D-79
Dark Wedding Embellished Stiletto Nail Design|Wedding-NB-D-435
Blue Flowers for Nude Ombre Nails | Nude Ombre Nail Art - NB6541
Classy and Luxury Mocha Mousse Nails Design | Color of the Year 2025 - NB6922
Classy Cinnamon Slate Nails Design | Benjamin Moore Color Trend 2025 - NB6095
Dark Wedding Stiletto Flower Nail Designs|Wedding-NB-D-295
Elegant Bordeaux Burgundy Nails | Fall Nails - NB5758
Fancy Nail Designs with Rhinestones
Mother in Law Filigree Nail Art| Wedding-NB-D-248
Bunny Design for Luxury Glitter Nails | Bunny Nails- NB7696
Shimmer Mocha Mousse and White Nails for a Luxury Style | Color of the Year 2025 - NB6993
Luxury Nails with 3D Roses for Valentine | Valentine's Rose Nails - NB7163
Mother in Law Embellished Nail Design| Wedding-NB-D-257
Green Nails Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4918
Glitter and Rhinestone Nails
Gold and White Nails Bunny Nails Design | Bunny Nails- NB7682
Blood Nails | Halloween - NB625
Embellished Classy Nails Design for Holiday | Holiday Nails - NB3792
Embellished 21st Birthday Nails | Birthday Nails - NB5195
Embellished Black Square Nails Design | St. Patrick's Day Nails- NB7865
Peach Fuzz Nails with Decorations| Color of the Year 2024 - NB1748
White Shimmer Nails with Forest Green Accent for Fall Wedding | Fall Nails - NB5665
Embellished Nail Design with Rhinestone for Dark Wedding|Wedding-NB-D-290
Green Nails with Rhinestones
Orange and Green Nails with Pumpkin | Thanksgiving Pumpkin Nails - NB6218
Embellished Green Nails Leopard Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2601
Luxury Stiletto Nails with Embellishment | St. Patrick's Day Nails- NB7893
Green Nails with Dalmatian Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB1990
Green Marble Nails with Rhinestones | Marble Nails - NB4658
Chrome Nails with Maple Leaves | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1524
Green Rhinestone Nails
Pink Nails with Rhinestone French Tip | Spring Nails - NB4366
Neon Green Marble Nails Design | Marble Nails - NB4707
Blue Russian Almond Nails with Embellishment | Blue Birthday Nails - NB6430
Embellished Pink Nails Design | Spring Nails - NB4363
Short Pink Nails with Rhinestones | Spring Nails - NB4362
Matte Coffin Nails with Shamrock Design | St. Patrick's Day Nails- NB7875
Toeails with Clover Design | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1479
Halloween Nails with Rhinestones
Blood Nails | Halloween - NB630
Eyeball Nails | Halloween - NB449
Ghost Nails | Halloween - NB638
Dracula Nails | Halloween - NB451
Black Cat Nails | Halloween - NB652
Ghost Nails | Halloween - NB617
Minimal Nails | Halloween - NB518
Black Cat Nails | Halloween - NB543
Heart Rhinestone Nails
Red Nails Design with Chrome Outline and Heart | Chrome Valentine's Nails- NB7397
Silver Decoration for Red Valentine Nails | Valentine's Heart Nails - NB7193
Blue Ballerina Nails for Valentine | Blue Valentine Nails- NB7377
Luxury Outline Nails with Pink Hearts for Valentine | Valentine's Heart Nails - NB7211
Soft Pink Nails with Hearts for Valentine | Valentine's Heart Nails - NB7196
Rhinestone Nails Design with a Heart for Birthday | Birthday Heart Nails - NB7065
Valentine Red Nails with Heart Beat | Valentine's Heart Nails - NB7200
Purple Nail Designs with Rhinestones
Galaxy Ombre French Nails Design | Celestial Nails - NB4296
Long Purple Nails with Marble Design | Marble Nails - NB4663
New Year Luxury Blue and Purple Nails | 2024 Nails - NB1363
Rhinestone Design for Pastel Marble Nails | Embellished Nails - NB4919
Rhinestone Flower Nails
Gold Flowers for Birthday Blue Nails Design | Blue Birthday Nails - NB6434
Mother in Law Dusty Rose Color with Flower Nail Design|Wedding-NB-D-456
Dark Wedding Stiletto Flower Nail Designs|Wedding-NB-D-295
Embellished Classy Nails Design for Holiday | Holiday Nails - NB3792
Silver Nails with Rhinestones
Glitter and Rhinestone Nails Design | Embellished Nails - NB4947
Embellished Bridal Shower Nail Design| Wedding-NB-D-62
Lesbian Bling Nail Design | Pride | LGBTQIA2S+ Nails - NB2075
Bling Birthday Nails Design | Birthday Nails - NB5467
Embellished Chrome Cross Nails | Cross Nails - NB6039
Summer Nails with Rhinestones
Yellow Nails with 3D Sunflower Design | Sunflower Nails - NB5236
Minimal Yellow Marble Nails Design | Marble Nails - NB4747
Rainbow Glitter Nails with Rhinestones | Glitter Nails - NB4981
3D Nail Charm Outline for Pink Leopard Nails | Outline Nails - NB5343
Cute 3D Nails with Sunflower and Bee Design | Sunflower Nails - NB5238
Fancy Jeweled Boho Wedding Nail Design | Wedding-NB-D7
Cloud Nails Design for Beach | Cloud Nails - NB5084
Valentine Nails with Rhinestones
Long Square Nails with Hearts | Luxury Valentine Nails- NB7438
Valentine Nails with Crystal and Rhinestones | Valentine's Heart Nails - NB7210
Rhinestone Design for Stiletto Heart Nails | Valentine's Heart Nails - NB7195
French Manicure Teddy Bear Design | Teddy Nails for Valentine - NB7231
Rhinestone Toe Nail Art
Embellished French Nail Design for Cruise Wedding| Wedding-NB-D-638
Toeails with Clover Design | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1479
Bridesmais 3D Flower Green Toenail Design| Wedding-NB-D-534
Embellished Black Toenail Design for Bridesmaid| Wedding-NB-D-557
Embellished Crusie Wedding Toenail Design with Pearl| Wedding-NB-D-639
Jade Green Toenail Design for Bridesmaid| Wedding-NB-D-558
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
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
Embellished Ladybug Nails Design | Ladybug Nails- NB8339
Elegant Yellow and White Marble Nails | Summer Marble Nails- NB8336
Sunflower Inspired Marble Nails | Summer Marble Nails- NB8332
Chic Short Nails with Marble Accents | Summer Marble Nails- NB8329
Long Lime Green Nails with 3D Charms | Lime Green Nails- NB8302
3D Seahorse Design for Pastel Green Nails | Seahorse Nails- NB8288
Shell Nails with Pearls | Seashell Nails- NB8230
Neon Gradient Nails with Seashell Accent | Seashell Nails- NB8225
Leopard Cub French Nails | Leopard Nails- NB8078
Leopard Theme Nails with Embellishment | Leopard Nails- NB8075
Sky Blue and Lemon Yellow Nails with Ring Finger Design | Spring Nails- NB7965
Gradient Lemon Yellow and Sky Blue Nails with Embellishments | Spring Nails- NB7961
A Heart Accent for Sky Blue and Lemon Yellow Nails | Spring Nails- NB7953
Flower Design Sky Blue and Lemon Yellow Nails | Spring Nails- NB7952
Pink Chrome Nails with a 3D Cat Design | Nafas Customized Nails- NB7904
Luxury Ombre Stiletto Nails with Shamrocks | St. Patrick's Day Nails- NB7896
Luxury Stiletto Nails with Embellishment | St. Patrick's Day Nails- NB7893
Embellished Ombre Stiletto Nails | St. Patrick's Day Nails- NB7890
Matte Coffin Nails with Shamrock Design | St. Patrick's Day Nails- NB7875
Embellished Black Square Nails Design | St. Patrick's Day Nails- NB7865
Easter Pastel Nails with Chick and Bunny | Chicken Nails- NB7783
Embellished Easter Nails with a Chick | Chicken Nails- NB7778
Dark Blue Nails Crystal Design | Classy Luxury Nails- NB7722
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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.