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
Matte Baby Boomer Nails with Rhinestones | Baby Boomer Nails - NB5038
Embellished Gray Ombre Nails for Autumn Wedding | Fall Nails - NB5596
Red Nails Design with Chrome Outline and Heart | Chrome Valentine's Nails- NB7397
Luxury French Nails with Chanel Logo Design | Branded Nails - NB4238
Baby Blue Nails Pink Heart Design | Blue Valentine Nails- NB7376
Soft Pink Nails with Hearts for Valentine | Valentine's Heart Nails - NB7196
Short Nails With Rhinestones
Short Pastel Nails with Leopard Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2552
French Rhinestone Nails with Crown Design | Birthday Crown Nails - NB7079
Embellished Pink Nails for Love Day | Valentine Nails - NB2641
Embellished Neon Leopard Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2561
Embellished Crusie Wedding Toenail Design with Pearl| Wedding-NB-D-639
Short Pink Nails with Rhinestones | Spring Nails - NB4362
Rhinestone Wedding Nails
White Shimmer Nails with Forest Green Accent for Fall Wedding | Fall Nails - NB5665
Embellished Light Coral Nails for Fall Wedding | Fall Nails - NB5636
Embellished Ombre Nails for Fall Wedding | Fall Nails - NB5589
Baby Boomer Glitter Nails Design | Baby Boomer Nails - NB5044
Autumn Wedding Embellished Ombre Gray Nails | Fall Nails - NB5623
Almond Peach Fuzz Leaf Nails for Wedding | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1676
White Nails with Rhinestones
Almond Nails with Embellished Crown for Birthday | Birthday Crown Nails - NB7076
Glossy French Nails with Dalmatian Print | Animal Print Nails - NB1998
Ombre Nails with a White Bunny | Bunny Nails- NB7705
Square Nails Rhinestone Design | Winter Wedding Nails - NB6671
Shimmer Mocha Mousse and White Nails for a Luxury Style | Color of the Year 2025 - NB6993
Embellished Lace Nails with Cutout Hearts | Wedding Nails - NB4630
Ghost Nails | Halloween - NB638
White Rhinestone Nails
Yellow Marble Nails with Rhinestones | Marble Nails - NB4745
Double French Peach Fuzz and Blue Butterfly Nails | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1798
Long Purple Nails with Marble Design | Marble Nails - NB4663
Glitter and Rhinestone Nails Design | Embellished Nails - NB4947
Mother in Law Filigree Nail Art| Wedding-NB-D-248
Yellow Nails with 3D Sunflower Design | Sunflower Nails - NB5236
Nude Nails with Rhinestones
Full Rhinestone French Nails with Christmas Trees | Winter - NB1294
Glossy Nude Nails with Rhinestones and Glitters | Nude Birthday Nails - NB6442
Neutral Nails with minimalist Bling for Office | Professional Nails - NB3037
Coffin Nails with Broken Hearts | Heart Nails - NB4608
Pink Nails with Rhinestones
Short Mismatched Blush Pink Nails with Leopard Print Accents | Anna Customized Nail Designs- NB7264
Peach Fuzz Flame Design on Stiletto Nail | Color of the Year 2024 - NB-D-205
Peach Fuzz Rhinestone Nail Design | Color of the Year 2024 - NB-D-211
Peach Fuzz and Blue Nails with Decorations | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1819
Pink Rhinestone Nails
Peach Fuzz Nails with Decorations| Color of the Year 2024 - NB1748
Embellished Stiletto Nails with Pandas | Panda Nails- NB7580
French Nails with Rhinestones
Galaxy Ombre French Nails Design | Celestial Nails - NB4296
Bling Nails with Pink Tips | Valentine's Heart Nails - NB7184
Dalmatian Print Nails Rhinestone Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2002
Pink Nails with Rhinestone French Tip | Spring Nails - NB4366
Elegant Transparent Floral Nails for Easter | Easter Nails - NB3621
Leopard Cub French Nails | Leopard Nails- NB8078
Black Nails with Rhinestones
Luxury Christmas Trees Nails with Rhinestone | Winter - NB1293
Glitter Galaxy Nail Design for Dark Wedding |Wedding-NB-D-300
Eyeball Nails | Halloween - NB449
Black Chrome Nails with 3D Nail Charms | Chrome Nails - NB5305
Bling Birthday Nails Design | Birthday Nails - NB5467
Black Rhinestone Nails
Rhinestone Design for Pastel Marble Nails | Embellished Nails - NB4919
Rhinestone Reindeer Nail Art | Embellished Nails - NB4948
Pastel Marble Nails with Black Rhinestones | Embellished Nails - NB4946
Spider Nails | Halloween - NB795
Glossy Nails Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4953
Dark Wedding Stiletto Flower Nail Designs|Wedding-NB-D-295
Neutral Nails Flower Accent | Classy Nails - NB4042
Bling Coffin Nails
Dark Nails with Black Rhinestones | Embellished Nails - NB4916
Luxury Blue Nails with Embellishment | Blue Birthday Nails - NB6407
Embellished Honeymoon Nail Design| Wedding-NB-D-412
Versace Short Nails | Branded Nails - NB4271
Pink Nails Accent Design | Spring Nails - NB4370
Fancy Black Nails for Birthday | Birthday Nails - NB5154
Easy Nail Designs with Rhinestones
Easy Dark Nails Design with Rhinestones | Embellished Nails - NB4959
Embellished Easter French Nail Art | Easter Nails - NB3635
Green Nails with Nude Accents | Classy Birthday Nails - NB6170
Classy Cinnamon Slate Nails Design | Benjamin Moore Color Trend 2025 - NB6095
Red Nails with Rhinestones
Red Ombre Nails with Embellished Accents | Red Ombre Nails Design- NB6535
Red and White Dalmatian Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB1975
Embellished Glossy Nails with Leopard Print | Animal Print Nails - NB2582
Blood Nails | Halloween - NB625
Vintage Floral Nail Design with Stripes | Valentine Nails - NB2107
Classy Red Nails Rhinestone Design | Reverse French Nails - NB5560
Silver and Red Glitter Design for Heart Nails | Valentine's Heart Nails - NB7208
Red Rhinestone Nails
Vampire Nails | Halloween - NB573
Rhinestone and Crystal Design Vampire Nails | Halloween Vampire Nails - NB5999
Embellishment Silhouette Christmas Tree Nails | Christmas | Winter - NB1235
Hearts on Nails with Feather Design | Valentine Nails - NB2701
Embellished Red Chrome Nails | Chrome Nails - NB5295
Rhinestone Hearts for Nails | Embellished Nails - NB4951
Gold Rhinestones for Nails
Green Nails Gold Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4930
Brown Aurora Nails for Birthday | Classy Birthday Nails - NB6156
Brown Marble Nails Design | Marble Nails - NB4645
Bling Birthday Nails with Crystal Design | Birthday Nails - NB5468
Mustard Yellow Nails Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4922
Gold Nails with Rhinestones
Embellished Luxury New Year Nails | 2024 Nails - NB1365
Birthday Rose Gold Nails Design | Birthday Nails - NB5110
Boho Wedding Embellished Gold Foil Nail Design|Wedding-NB-D-487
Bunny Design for Luxury Glitter Nails | Bunny Nails- NB7696
Crystal Cranberry Nails Design | Thanksgiving Cranberry Nails - NB6190
Ombre Nails with Rhinestones
Glossy Brown Almond Nails for Fall Wedding | Fall Nails - NB5654
Glossy French Nails with Dalmatian Print | Animal Print Nails - NB1998
Spring Embellished Pink Nails | Spring Nails - NB4373
Baby Boomer Nails Minimal Design with Rhinestones | Classy Nails - NB4223
Blood Nails | Halloween - NB630
Blood Nails | Halloween - NB625
Rhinestone Embellishments on Christmas Tree Nails| Winter - NB1290
Almond Nail Designs with Rhinestones
Haunted House Nails| Halloween - NB618
Orange Ombre Nails for Fall Wedding Design | Fall Nails - NB5586
Pink Nails and Tiny Blue Hearts | Pink Valentine's Nails - NB7255
Dark Wedding Filigree Flower Nails Design|Wedding-NB-D-419
Galaxy Ombre French Nails Design | Celestial Nails - NB4296
Birthday Nails with Rhinestones
Blue and Black Nails Rhinestone Design | Blue Birthday Nails - NB6426
Almond Nails with Embellished Crown for Birthday | Birthday Crown Nails - NB7076
Rhinestone Nails Design with a Heart for Birthday | Birthday Heart Nails - NB7065
Pink Nails with Embedded Rhinestones for Birthday | Birthday Nails - NB5130
Simple Purple and Yellow Nails Design for Birthday | 19th Birthday Nails - NB6866
Blue Nails with Shapes of Color | Blue Birthday Nails - NB6413
Green Nails with Nude Accents | Classy Birthday Nails - NB6170
Stiletto Nails with Rhinestones
3D Nail Charm Outline for Pink Leopard Nails | Outline Nails - NB5343
Blood Nails | Halloween - NB584
Black Rhinestones for Dark Nails | Embellished Nails - NB4935
Dark Wedding Stiletto Flower Nail Designs|Wedding-NB-D-295
Blue Nail Designs with Rhinestones
Tropical Flower with Animal Print Nail Design| Tropical-NB-D-220
Coffin Nails Chevron Design | French Manicure - NB3329
Blue Tropical Leaf Nail Design| Tropical-NB-D-602
Blue Galaxy Nails with Rhinestones | Celestial Nails - NB4286
Easter Eggs with Rhinestones Nails Design | Easter Nails - NB3526
Embellished Nails Cross Design | Cross Nails - NB6037
Blue Rhinestone Nails
Bling Nails with Pink Tips | Valentine's Heart Nails - NB7184
Easter Bling Nails Style | Easter Nails - NB3697
Light Blue Nails with Rhinestones | Embellished Nails - NB4944
Cloud Design for Ombre Nails | Cloud Nails - NB5086
Easter Eggs with Rhinestones Nails Design | Easter Nails - NB3526
Blue Nail Design with Butterfly for Bridesmaid | Wedding-NB-D-547
Prada Luxury Nails Design | Branded Nails - NB4263
Bright Pastel Nails for Spring | Shimmer Nails - NB4161
Brown Nails with Rhinestones
Ombre Mocha Mousse Nails Rhinestone Design | Color of the Year 2025 - NB7018
Embellished Mocha Mousse Polka Dot Nails | Color of the Year 2025 - NB7036
Glossy Brown Almond Nails for Fall Wedding | Fall Nails - NB5654
Brown Marble Nails Design | Marble Nails - NB4645
Cinnamon Slate Nails with Accent | Benjamin Moore Color Trend 2025 - NB6090
Butterfly Rhinestone Nails
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
Peach Fuzz Nails with Decorations and Butterflies | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1817
Double French Peach Fuzz and Blue Butterfly Nails | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1798
Christmas Nail Designs with Rhinestones
Ombre French Christmas Tree Nails with Rhinestones | Winter - NB1297
Full Rhinestone French Nails with Christmas Trees | Winter - NB1294
Full Bling Christmas Tree Nails with Ornaments Design | Winter - NB1295
Black Christmas Nails Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4926
Chrome Nails with Rhinestones
Chrome Nails with Maple Leaves | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1524
Elegant Chanel-inspired Nail Design | Branded Nails - NB4246
Red Rhinestone Design for Black Chrome Nails | Chrome Nails - NB5310
Embellished Mocha Mousse Polka Dot Nails | Color of the Year 2025 - NB7036
Easter Pastel Nails with Chick and Bunny | Chicken Nails- NB7783
Cute Nail Designs with Rhinestones
Striped Pink Nails Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4934
Baby Blue Nails Pink Heart Design | Blue Valentine Nails- NB7376
Encapsulated Embellished Snowman Nails | Christmas Nails - NB1681
Mickey Mouse Design for Blue Ombre Nails | Cartoon Nails - NB6636
Valentine Bears and Hearts Nails Design | Valentine's Cute Nails - NB7108
White Bunny for Baby Blue Nails | Bunny Nails- NB7680
Embellished Blue and Pink Nails with Mini Mouse | Cartoon Nails - NB6641
Crystal Design Pink Nails with a Bunny | Bunny Nails- NB7691
Fall Nail Designs with Rhinestones
Burberry Pattern on Nails with Embellishments | Branded Nails - NB4233
Embellished Luxury Fall Wedding Ombre Nails | Fall Nails - NB5644
Abstract Dot Nails Design | Abstract Nails - NB5487
Classy and Luxury Mocha Mousse Nails Design | Color of the Year 2025 - NB6922
Luxury Brown Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB4340
Long Red Nails with White Tips for Fall Wedding | Fall Nails - NB5600
Nails with Black Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4925
Fancy Nail Designs with Rhinestones
Easy to Do and Luxury Mocha Mousse Nails Design | Color of the Year 2025 - NB6986
Embellished Classy Nails Design for Holiday | Holiday Nails - NB3792
Stiletto French Tips Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4943
Rhinestone Design for Black Dark Nails | Embellished Nails - NB4937
Glitter and Rhinestone Nails
Birthday Long Silver Nails | Birthday Nails - NB5150
French Manicure Design with Chanel Theme | Branded Nails - NB4243
Glitter Pastel Pink Nails for Easter | Easter Nails - NB3690
Mother in Law Embellished Studs Nail Design| Wedding-NB-D-261
Glitter Galaxy Nail Design for Dark Wedding |Wedding-NB-D-300
Glossy Nude Nails with Rhinestones and Glitters | Nude Birthday Nails - NB6442
Glossy Geometric Peach Fuzz Nail Art | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1916
Green Nails with Rhinestones
Green Tip Fall Wedding Nail Art | Fall Nails - NB5676
Embellished Tropical Leaf Nails | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1428
Neon Green Marble Nails Design | Marble Nails - NB4707
Jade Green Toenail Design for Bridesmaid| Wedding-NB-D-558
Luxury Stiletto Nails with Embellishment | St. Patrick's Day Nails- NB7893
Green Rhinestone Nails
Blood Nails | Halloween - NB584
Green Nails Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4918
Green Marble Nails with Rhinestones | Marble Nails - NB4650
Rhinestone Outlines for Green and Yellow Zebra Nails | Outline Nails - NB5358
Embellished Green Nails Leopard Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2601
Neon Green Marble Nails Design | Marble Nails - NB4707
Green Nails with Dalmatian Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB1990
Halloween Nails with Rhinestones
Ghost Nails | Halloween - NB638
Bat Nails | Halloween - NB373
Ghost Nails | Halloween - NB617
Dracula Nails | Halloween - NB451
Vampire Nails | Halloween - NB544
Eyeball Nails | Halloween - NB449
Heart Rhinestone Nails
Long Square Nails with Hearts | Luxury Valentine Nails- NB7438
Embellished Peach Fuzz Nails with Heart Design | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1909
White Groom Nail Design|Men's Nail-NB-D-276
French Manicure Teddy Bear Design | Teddy Nails for Valentine - NB7231
Easy Blossom Pink Nails Design for Valentine | Simple Valentine's Nails - NB7282
Embellished Stiletto Nails with Cute Cat | Cute Cat Nail Art - NB7138
Short Luxury Mocha Mousse Nails with Hearts | Color of the Year 2025 - NB6997
Purple Nail Designs with Rhinestones
Easy to Do Birthday Square Nails | 19th Birthday Nails - NB6870
New Year Luxury Blue and Purple Nails | 2024 Nails - NB1363
Bunnies and Flowers for Spring Nails | Bunny Nails- NB7689
Galaxy Ombre French Nails Design | Celestial Nails - NB4296
Purple Nails with 3D Wheat | Thanksgiving Wheat Nails - NB6297
Birthday Party Nails Design | 18th Birthday Nails - NB6850
Rhinestone Flower Nails
Gradient Lemon Yellow and Sky Blue Nails with Embellishments | Spring Nails- NB7961
Vintage Floral Nail Design with Stripes | Valentine Nails - NB2107
Cute 3D Nails with Sunflower and Bee Design | Sunflower Nails - NB5238
Classy Nails with Simple Floral Design | Classy Nails - NB5582
Red Nails Royal Silhouette Cat Design | Silhouette Cat Nails - NB7152
Embellished Tropical Flamingo Nail Design| Tropical-NB-D-125
Chic Short Nails with Marble Accents | Summer Marble Nails- NB8329
Silver Nails with Rhinestones
Chrome Nails with Maple Leaves | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1524
Luxury Bling Nails for Birthday | Birthday Nails - NB5469
Birthday Long Silver Nails | Birthday Nails - NB5150
Summer Nails with Rhinestones
Luxury Shimmer Toenail Design for Honeymoon| Wedding-NB-D-636
Black and Orange Nail Design for Dark Wedding|Wedding-NB-D-289
Tropical Animal Nail Design| Tropical-NB-D-218
3D Seahorse Design for Pastel Green Nails | Seahorse Nails- NB8288
Birthday Embellished Yellow Nails | Birthday Nails - NB5111
Peach Fuzz Rhinestone Nail Design | Color of the Year 2024 - NB-D-211
Bridesmaid Orange Theme Chevron Nail Design| Wedding-NB-D-535
Valentine Nails with Rhinestones
Rhinestone Design for Neutral Nails | Valentine's Heart Nails - NB7186
Pink Nails with Bear Design | Valentine's Cute Nails - NB7111
French Manicure Teddy Bear Design | Teddy Nails for Valentine - NB7231
Blue Ballerina Nails for Valentine | Blue Valentine Nails- NB7377
Rhinestone Toe Nail Art
Jade Green Toenail Design for Bridesmaid| Wedding-NB-D-558
Embellished Crusie Wedding Toenail Design with Pearl| Wedding-NB-D-639
Boho Wedding Embellished Gold Foil Nail Design|Wedding-NB-D-487
Mother in Law Dusty Rose Color with Flower Nail Design|Wedding-NB-D-456
Bridal Shower Embellished Milky Pink Toenail Design | Wedding-NB-D-614
Embellished Black Toenail Design for Bridesmaid| Wedding-NB-D-557
Luxury Shimmer Toenail Design for Honeymoon| Wedding-NB-D-636
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.