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
Elegant Bordeaux Burgundy Nails | Fall Nails - NB5758
Embellished Orange Nails with Dalmatian Print | Animal Print Nails - NB1995
Christmas Tree Nail Design with Decorations| Winter - NB1289
Green Nails with Nude Accents | Classy Birthday Nails - NB6170
Elegant Blue Nails Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4954
Blue Nails with Decoration for Winter | Classy Winter Nails - NB6594
Floral 3D Accent for Mint Green Nails | Shimmer Nails - NB4160
Short Nails With Rhinestones
Peach Fuzz Rhinestone Nails| Color of the Year 2024 - NB-D-174
Emerald Green Toenail Design for Bridesmaid | Wedding-NB-D-546
Short Ombre Nails Rhinestone Design | Red Ombre Nails - NB6522
3D Floral Embellished Toenail Design for Honeymoon| Wedding-NB-D-634
Short Baby Boomer Nails with Rhinestone Design | Classy Nails - NB4218
Mother in Law Embellished Studs Nail Design| Wedding-NB-D-261
Embellished Nails with Snowflake | Colorful Winter Nails - NB6717
Rhinestone Wedding Nails
Embellished Nails with Glitter for Wedding | Classy Nails - NB3819
Chrome Cinnamon Slate Nails Design | Benjamin Moore Color Trend 2025 - NB6088
Fall Wedding Mellow Rose Nails Design | Fall Nails - NB5663
Embellished Gray Ombre Nails for Autumn Wedding | Fall Nails - NB5596
Baby Boomer Nails with Rhinestones for Ring Finger | Baby Boomer Nails - NB5042
Long Red Nails with White Tips for Fall Wedding | Fall Nails - NB5600
White Nails with Rhinestones
Dalmatian Print Nails with Rhinestone Design | Animal Print Nails - NB1981
Short Hello Kitty Nails | Bow Nails - NB5162
Leopard Print Nails with Decoration | Animal Print Nails - NB2514
Pearly Nails for Work | Professional Nails - NB3048
Embellished Orange Nails with Dalmatian Print | Animal Print Nails - NB1995
Red and Pink Nails with Leopard Spots | Animal Print Nails - NB2569
Black and White Dalmatian Print Glossy Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB1977
Peach Fuzz Nails Dalmatian Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2005
White Rhinestone Nails
Pink Nails Accent Design | Spring Nails - NB4370
Embellished V-shape French Nails Design | French Manicure - NB3330
3D Floral Embellished Toenail Design for Honeymoon| Wedding-NB-D-634
Embellished Easter French Nail Art | Easter Nails - NB3635
Peach Fuzz Nails with Decorations and Butterflies | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1817
Mother in Law Embellished Studs Nail Design| Wedding-NB-D-261
Embellished Neon Leopard Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2561
Mother in Law Filigree Nail Art| Wedding-NB-D-248
Nude Nails with Rhinestones
Blue Flowers for Nude Ombre Nails | Nude Ombre Nail Art - NB6541
Ombre Nails Glitter and Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4921
Glossy French Christmas Tree Nails with Rhinestone | Winter - NB1291
Embellished Work Glossy Nude Nails | Professional Nails - NB3295
Mother in Law Embellished Nail Design| Wedding-NB-D-257
Bridal Shower Minimal Accent Nail Design| Wedding-NB-D-69
Fancy Jeweled Boho Wedding Nail Design | Wedding-NB-D7
Pink Nails with Rhinestones
Pink Galaxy Nails with Rhinestones | Celestial Nails - NB4298
Ghost Nails | Halloween - NB638
Spring Embellished Pink Nails | Spring Nails - NB4373
Baby Boomer Nails Minimal Design with Rhinestones | Classy Nails - NB4223
Pink Rhinestone Nails
Dalmatian Print Design on Pink Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB1974
Embellished Nails with Sunflowers | Thanksgiving Sunflower Nails - NB6244
Vintage Floral Nail Design with Stripes | Valentine Nails - NB2107
Bridesmais 3D Flower Green Toenail Design| Wedding-NB-D-534
Dalmatian Dog and Print on Pink Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB1996
French Nails with Rhinestones
Blue French Nails Silver Rhinestones on Tips | Embellished Nails - NB4931
Gradient Autumn Maple Leaf Nails with Embellishments | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1536
Long Red Nails with White Tips for Fall Wedding | Fall Nails - NB5600
Rhinestone Design for Luxury French Nails | Embellished Nails - NB4949
Black Nails with Rhinestones
Beach Wedding Dark Nail Design| Wedding-NB-D-40
Dark Wedding Rhinestone Neon Nail Design|Wedding-NB-D-421
Dinner Table Nails | Thanksgiving | Holiday- NB1083
Elegant Black Chrome Nails Design | Chrome Nails - NB5317
Bat Nails | Halloween - NB373
Dark Wedding Embellished Stiletto Nail Design|Wedding-NB-D-435
Black Rhinestone Nails
Chrome Nails with Rose Flower 3D Nail Charms | Chrome Nails - NB5315
Embellished Dark Wedding Nail Designs|Wedding-NB-D-285
Dark Wedding Balck and Gray Nail Design|Wedding-NB-D-422
Glossy Nails Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4953
Dark Wedding Black Nail Design|Wedding-NB-D-431
Dark Wedding Black and Purple Nail Designs|Wedding-NB-D-292
Bling Coffin Nails
Rhinestone Embellishments on Christmas Tree Nails| Winter - NB1290
Embellished Glossy Nails with Leopard Print | Animal Print Nails - NB2582
Red Ombre Nails with Embellished Accents | Red Ombre Nails Design- NB6535
Cute French Nails Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4924
Embellished Peach Fuzz Geometric Nails | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1919
Easy Nail Designs with Rhinestones
Embellished Blue Ombre Nails | Blue Ombre Nails - NB6469
Short Pink Nails with Rhinestones | Spring Nails - NB4362
Chrome Cinnamon Slate Nails Design | Benjamin Moore Color Trend 2025 - NB6088
Red Nails with Rhinestones
Red Ombre Nails Rhinestone Cuff Design | Red Ombre Nails - NB6528
Versace-inspired Red Nails | Branded Nails - NB4269
Bling Red Nails for Christmas | Red Christmas Nails - NB6773
Red and White Dalmatian Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB1975
Red Rhinestone Nails
Hearts on Nails with Feather Design | Valentine Nails - NB2701
Nude Nails Design with Vampire Fangs | Halloween Vampire Nails - NB6015
Gradient Autumn Maple Leaf Nails with Embellishments | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1536
Embellished Burnt Orange Office Nails | Professional Nails - NB3066
Glossy French Nails with Dalmatian Print | Animal Print Nails - NB1998
Gold Rhinestones for Nails
Chrome Embellished Nails with Maple Leaves | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1508
Nude Nails Gold Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4920
Black Cat Nails | Halloween - NB652
Classy Holiday Nails with Flower Design | Holiday Nails - NB3794
Blue and Black Nails Rhinestone Design | Blue Birthday Nails - NB6426
Luxury Gold Birthday Nails Design | Birthday Nails - NB5096
Embellished Luxury New Year Nails | 2024 Nails - NB1365
Green Nails Gold Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4930
Gold Nails with Rhinestones
Bling Birthday Nails with Crystal Design | Birthday Nails - NB5468
Embellished Nails with Glitter for Wedding | Classy Nails - NB3819
Boho Wedding Embellished Gold Foil Nail Design|Wedding-NB-D-487
Embellished Classy Nails Design for Holiday | Holiday Nails - NB3792
Ombre Nails with Rhinestones
Embellished Ombre Nails for Fall Wedding | Fall Nails - NB5589
Fall Wedding Mellow Rose Nails Design | Fall Nails - NB5663
Simple Wedding Nails with Borderline | Outline Nails - NB5408
Cloud Design for Ombre Nails | Cloud Nails - NB5086
Almond Nail Designs with Rhinestones
Rhinestone Design for Watercolor Nails | Yellow Birthday Nails - NB6448
Embellished Work Glossy Nude Nails | Professional Nails - NB3295
Red Nails with Embellished Reverse French Mani | Reverse French Nails - NB5570
Double Micro French Manicure Design for Office | Professional Nails - NB2758
Birthday Nails with Rhinestones
Birthday Rose Gold Nails Design | Birthday Nails - NB5110
Bling Swirl Nails for Birthday Party | Blue Birthday Nails - NB6421
Blue Nails with Sparkle and Shine | Blue Birthday Nails - NB6408
Brown Aurora Nails for Birthday | Classy Birthday Nails - NB6156
Bling Birthday Nails with Crystal Design | Birthday Nails - NB5468
Blue Theme Nails with Colorful Shapes of Color Design | Blue Birthday Nails - NB6416
Rose Gold Birthday Bling Nails | Birthday Nails - NB5098
Green Nails with Nude Accents | Classy Birthday Nails - NB6170
Stiletto Nails with Rhinestones
Eyeball Nails | Halloween - NB574
Black Cat Nails | Halloween - NB652
Elegant Bordeaux Burgundy Nails | Fall Nails - NB5758
Blue Nail Designs with Rhinestones
Embellished Nails Cross Design | Cross Nails - NB6037
Tropical Flower with Animal Print Nail Design| Tropical-NB-D-220
Embellished Blue Galaxy Nails Design | Celestial Nails - NB4282
Flower and Leopard Print Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2553
Blue Rhinestone Nails
Wave Surfing Nail Art | Sport | Travel and Tourism - NB963
Bat Nails | Halloween - NB373
Boho Wedding Embellished Nail Design | Wedding-NB-D-31
Luxury Prada Nails with Golden Foliage Design | Branded Nails - NB4264
Encapsulated Embellished Snowman Nails | Christmas Nails - NB1681
Fancy Jeweled Boho Wedding Nail Design | Wedding-NB-D7
Brown Nails with Rhinestones
Chrome Cinnamon Slate Nails Design | Benjamin Moore Color Trend 2025 - NB6088
Brown Nails with Burberry Accents | Branded Nails - NB4230
Glossy Brown Almond Nails for Fall Wedding | Fall Nails - NB5654
Butterfly Rhinestone Nails
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 Nails with Decorations and Butterflies | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1817
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
Christmas Nail Designs with Rhinestones
Christmas Tree Nails with Glitter Embellishment | Christmas | Winter - NB1234
Christmas Tree Nail Design with Decorations| Winter - NB1289
Luxury Blue Nails with Silver Accent | Winter Nails Design - NB6744
Encapsulated Embellished Snowman Nails | Christmas Nails - NB1681
Luxury Christmas Trees Nails with Rhinestone | Winter - NB1293
Ombre French Christmas Tree Nails with Rhinestones | Winter - NB1297
Chrome Nails with Rhinestones
Eyeball Nails | Halloween - NB574
Red Rhinestone Design for Black Chrome Nails | Chrome Nails - NB5310
Elegant Black Chrome Nails Design | Chrome Nails - NB5317
Red Chrome Nails with Rhinestones | Chrome Nails - NB5298
Birthday Rose Gold Nails Design | Birthday Nails - NB5110
Chrome Embellished Nails with Maple Leaves | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1508
Birthday Embellished Yellow Nails | Birthday Nails - NB5111
Cute Nail Designs with Rhinestones
Cute French Nails Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4924
Mickey Mouse Design for Blue Ombre Nails | Cartoon Nails - NB6636
Embellished Blue and Pink Nails with Mini Mouse | Cartoon Nails - NB6641
Pastel Marble Nails with Black Rhinestones | Embellished Nails - NB4946
Short Hello Kitty Nails | Bow Nails - NB5162
Striped Pink Nails Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4934
Encapsulated Embellished Snowman Nails | Christmas Nails - NB1681
Cute 3D Nails with Sunflower and Bee Design | Sunflower Nails - NB5238
Fall Nail Designs with Rhinestones
Bridesmaid Orange Theme Chevron Nail Design| Wedding-NB-D-535
Fall Theme for Clear Nails | Thanksgiving Harvest Nails - NB6311
Glitter and Rhinestone Design for Yellow Nails | Embellished Nails - NB4957
Glossy Brown Almond Nails for Fall Wedding | Fall Nails - NB5654
Light Coral Floral Ombre Nails for Fall Wedding | Fall Nails - NB5643
Birthday Nails Rhinestone Design | Birthday Nails - NB5146
Dark Wedding Embellished Stiletto Nail Design|Wedding-NB-D-435
Fancy Nail Designs with Rhinestones
Classy Cinnamon Slate Nails Design | Benjamin Moore Color Trend 2025 - NB6095
Embellished Nail Design with Rhinestone for Dark Wedding|Wedding-NB-D-290
Brown Nails with Burberry Accents | Branded Nails - NB4230
Neutral Nails Accent Design | Spring Nails - NB4372
Tropical Embellished Nail Design| Tropical-NB-D-223
Versace-inspired Red Nails | Branded Nails - NB4269
Glitter and Rhinestone Nails
Embellished Pink Galaxy Nails | Celestial Nails - NB4301
Embellished Red Chrome Nails | Chrome Nails - NB5295
Pink Nails with Embedded Rhinestones for Birthday | Birthday Nails - NB5130
Encapsulated Embellished Snowman Nails | Christmas Nails - NB1681
Green Nails Marble Design | Marble Nails - NB4651
Lesbian Bling Nail Design | Pride | LGBTQIA2S+ Nails - NB2075
Cute French Nails Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4924
Rose Gold Birthday Bling Nails | Birthday Nails - NB5098
Green Nails with Rhinestones
Bling Style Leaf Nails | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1449
Fall Wedding Nails Rhinestone Design | Fall Nails - NB5619
Green Nails with Nude Accents | Classy Birthday Nails - NB6170
Bright Pastel Nails for Spring | Shimmer Nails - NB4161
Green Marble Nails with Rhinestones | Marble Nails - NB4650
Embellished Tropical Leaf Nails | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1428
Green Rhinestone Nails
Blue Russian Almond Nails with Embellishment | Blue Birthday Nails - NB6430
Soft Baby Boomer Nails with Green Rhinestones | Classy Nails - NB4222
Rhinestone Outlines for Green and Yellow Zebra Nails | Outline Nails - NB5358
Bridesmais 3D Flower Green Toenail Design| Wedding-NB-D-534
Green Marble Nails with Rhinestones | Marble Nails - NB4650
Halloween Nails with Rhinestones
Ghost Nails | Halloween - NB614
Black Cat Nails | Halloween - NB543
Ghost Nails | Halloween - NB617
Dracula Nails | Halloween - NB451
Dracula Nails | Halloween - NB466
Ghost Nails | Halloween - NB638
Eyeball Nails | Halloween - NB574
Spider Nails | Halloween - NB795
Heart Rhinestone Nails
Glossy Shimmer Peach Fuzz Nails and Heart Nail Art | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1880
Peach Fuzz Heart Nails with Embellishment | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1906
Chic Black Nails with Rhinestones for Valentine | Embellished Nails - NB4958
Purple Nail Designs with Rhinestones
Embellished Mauve Nails for Work | Professional Nails - NB3299
Rhinestone Design for Dark Purple Marble Nails | Marble Nails - NB4668
Purple Marble Nails with Embellishments | Marble Nails - NB4661
Luxury Purple Ombre Nails Design | Purple Ombre Nails - NB6514
Long Purple Nails with Marble Design | Marble Nails - NB4663
Rhinestone Flower Nails
Peach Fuzz Striped Nails with Flower Decoration | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1872
Classy Nails with Crystal Flower Design | Classy Nails - NB4035
Easter Floral Nails with Rhinestones Design | Easter Nails - NB3528
Short Oval Nails with Purple Outline | Outline Nails - NB5416
Peach Fuzz and Blue Nails with Decorations | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1819
Abstract French Manicure | Abstract Nails - NB5494
Silver Nails with Rhinestones
Maple Leaf Nails with Rhinestone Design | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1504
Stiletto French Tips Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4943
Luxury Bling Nails for Birthday | Birthday Nails - NB5469
Glitter and Rhinestone Nails Design | Embellished Nails - NB4947
Eyeball Nails | Halloween - NB574
Summer Nails with Rhinestones
3D Sunflower and Ladybug Nails Design | Sunflower Nails - NB5239
Bridesmais 3D Flower Green Toenail Design| Wedding-NB-D-534
Peach Fuzz Flame Design on Stiletto Nail | Color of the Year 2024 - NB-D-205
Dark Wedding Black and Purple Nail Designs|Wedding-NB-D-292
Yellow Nails with 3D Sunflower Design | Sunflower Nails - NB5236
Valentine Nails with Rhinestones
Embellished Pink Nails for Love Day | Valentine Nails - NB2641
Rhinestone Toe Nail Art
Mother in Law Dusty Rose Color with Flower Nail Design|Wedding-NB-D-456
Embellished French Nail Design for Cruise Wedding| Wedding-NB-D-638
Honeymoon Toenail Design|Wedding-NB-D-460
Emerald Green Toenail Design for Bridesmaid | Wedding-NB-D-546
Luxury Shimmer Toenail Design for Honeymoon| Wedding-NB-D-636
3D Floral Embellished Toenail Design for Honeymoon| Wedding-NB-D-634
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
Bling Red Nails for Christmas | Red Christmas Nails - NB6773
Luxury Blue Nails with Silver Accent | Winter Nails Design - NB6744
Embellished Nails with Snowflake | Colorful Winter Nails - NB6717
Coffin Bling Nails for Winter | Winter Wedding Nails - NB6672
Embellished Blue and Pink Nails with Mini Mouse | Cartoon Nails - NB6641
Mickey Mouse Design for Blue Ombre Nails | Cartoon Nails - NB6636
Embellished Blue Ombre Nails | Winter 2025 Nails - NB6626
Blue Nails with Decoration for Winter | Classy Winter Nails - NB6594
Dark Nails Swirl Design | Dark Nails - NB6592
Dark Nails with Decoration | Dark Nails - NB6588
Blue Flowers for Nude Ombre Nails | Nude Ombre Nail Art - NB6541
Red Ombre Nails with Embellished Accents | Red Ombre Nails Design- NB6535
Embellished Red Ombre Nails | Red Ombre Nails Design - NB6532
Purple Ombre Nails with Snake Print | Purple Ombre Nails - NB6521
Luxury Purple Ombre Nails Design | Purple Ombre Nails - NB6514
Embellished Watercolor Ombre Nails | Blue Ombre Nails - NB6473
Blue Ombre Glitter Nails | Blue Ombre Nails - NB6470
Embellished Blue Ombre Nails | Blue Ombre Nails - NB6469
Ombre Sparkle Yellow Nails with Flowers | Yellow Birthday Nails - NB6447
Gold Flowers for Birthday Blue Nails Design | Blue Birthday Nails - NB6434
Nails with Blue Shades for Birthday | Blue Birthday Nails - NB6433
Blue Russian Almond Nails with Embellishment | Blue Birthday Nails - NB6430
Bling Swirl Nails for Birthday Party | Blue Birthday Nails - NB6421
Blue Theme Nails with Colorful Shapes of Color Design | Blue Birthday Nails - NB6416
Blue Nails with Shapes of Color | Blue Birthday Nails - NB6413
Diamond Shape Color Blocks for Nails Design | Blue Birthday Nails - NB6412
Blue Nails with Sparkle and Shine | Blue Birthday Nails - NB6408
Luxury Blue Nails with Embellishment | Blue Birthday Nails - NB6407
Stylish White Snow Nails | Sherwin William Color Capsule 2025 - NB6401
Fall Theme for Clear Nails | Thanksgiving Harvest Nails - NB6311
Wheat Painting for Short Square Nails | Thanksgiving Wheat Nails - NB6306
Wheat Nails with Embellishment | Thanksgiving Wheat Nails - NB6299
Purple Nails with 3D Wheat | Thanksgiving Wheat Nails - NB6297
Golden Fishnet Pattern Nails with Wheat | Thanksgiving Wheat Nails - NB6294
Embellished Gradient Nails with Wheat | Thanksgiving Wheat Nails - NB6293
Mix and Match Wheat Nails | Thanksgiving Wheat Nails - NB6284
Embellished Nails with Sunflowers | Thanksgiving Sunflower Nails - NB6244
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.