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
Birthday Nails Rhinestone Design | Birthday Nails - NB5146
Glitter Galaxy Nail Design for Dark Wedding |Wedding-NB-D-300
Embellished Jelly Nails with French Tips | Jelly Nails - NB3988
Cloud Design for Ombre Nails | Cloud Nails - NB5086
Christmas Tree Nail Design with Rhinestone | Winter - NB1288
Mother in Law Embellished Nail Design| Wedding-NB-D-257
Short Nails With Rhinestones
Black Marble Nail with Rhinestones | Marble Nails - NB4639
Minimal Yellow Marble Nails Design | Marble Nails - NB4747
Luxury Prada Nails with Golden Foliage Design | Branded Nails - NB4264
Bridal Shower Crystals and Studs Nail Design | Wedding-NB-D-74
Mother in Law Embellished Studs Nail Design| Wedding-NB-D-261
Embellished Neon Leopard Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2561
Versace Short Nails | Branded Nails - NB4271
Rhinestone Wedding Nails
Embellished Sunflower Nails for Wedding | Sunflower Nails - NB5276
Orange Ombre Nails for Fall Wedding Design | Fall Nails - NB5586
Baby Boomer Chic Nails with Rhinestones | Baby Boomer Nails - NB5043
Reverse French Rhinestone Design | Baby Boomer Nails - NB5035
Chrome Cinnamon Slate Nails Design | Benjamin Moore Color Trend 2025 - NB6088
White Nails with Rhinestones
Embellished Lace Nails with Cutout Hearts | Wedding Nails - NB4630
Stylish White Snow Nails | Sherwin William Color Capsule 2025 - NB6401
White and Gold Fall Wedding Nails with Delicate Patterns | Fall Nails - NB5631
Fall Wedding Nails Rhinestone Design | Fall Nails - NB5619
Embellished Nails with Sunflowers | Thanksgiving Sunflower Nails - NB6244
Fall Wedding Light Purple Nails | Fall Nails - NB5659
White Rhinestone Nails
Embellished V-shape French Nails Design | French Manicure - NB3330
Embellished Purple Nails with Marble Effect | Marble Nails - NB4664
Classy Cinnamon Slate Nails Design | Benjamin Moore Color Trend 2025 - NB6095
Embellished Sunflower Nails for Wedding | Sunflower Nails - NB5276
Ghost Nails | Halloween - NB617
Christmas Tree Nails with Rhinestones | Winter - NB1296
Nude Nails with Rhinestones
Nude Nails Leaf Art | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1450
Honeymoon 3D Pearl with Flower Toenail Design | Wedding-NB-D-590
Christmas Tree Nail Design with Rhinestone | Winter - NB1288
Embellished Dalmatian Print Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB1969
Hearts on Nails with Feather Design | Valentine Nails - NB2701
Double Micro French Manicure Design for Office | Professional Nails - NB2758
Pastel French Tips and Leopard Print | Animal Print Nails - NB2546
Pink Nails with Rhinestones
Peach Fuzz Nails with Rhinestone | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1747
Easter Eggs with Rhinestones Nails Design | Easter Nails - NB3526
Mother in Law Dusty Rose Color with Flower Nail Design|Wedding-NB-D-456
Pink Nails with Rhinestone French Tip | Spring Nails - NB4366
Christmas Tree Nails with Glitter Embellishment | Christmas | Winter - NB1234
Embellished Pink Nails Design | Spring Nails - NB4363
Pink Rhinestone Nails
Embellished Mauve Nails for Work | Professional Nails - NB3299
Dalmatian Print Nails with Rhinestone Design | Animal Print Nails - NB1981
Pink Nails with Embedded Rhinestones for Birthday | Birthday Nails - NB5130
Boho Wedding Embellished Nail Design | Wedding-NB-D-31
Dark Wedding Studs Nail Design |Wedding-NB-D-288
French Nails with Rhinestones
White French Nails Chanel-inspired Design | Branded Nails - NB4242
Rhinestone Design for Luxury Matte Blue Nails | Embellished Nails - NB4933
Glossy French Nails with Dalmatian Print | Animal Print Nails - NB1998
Embellished Green Nails Leopard Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2601
Black Nails with Rhinestones
Dinner Table Nails | Thanksgiving | Holiday- NB1083
Dark Wedding Rhinestone Nail Designs|Wedding-NB-D-294
Rhinestone Design for Luxury French Nails | Embellished Nails - NB4949
Leopard Print Nails with Decorations | Animal Print Nails - NB2588
Blood Nails | Halloween - NB584
Blue and Black Nails Rhinestone Design | Blue Birthday Nails - NB6426
Black Rhinestone Nails
Embellished Nail Design with Rhinestone for Dark Wedding|Wedding-NB-D-290
Full Rhinestone Design for Accent Nail | Embellished Nails - NB4928
Marble Nails Design with Rhinestones | Embellished Nails - NB4960
Chic Black Nails with Rhinestones for Valentine | Embellished Nails - NB4958
Dark Wedding Black and Accent Pink Nail Design |Wedding-NB-D-298
Dark Wedding Studs Nail Design |Wedding-NB-D-288
Bling Coffin Nails
Bling Ombre Nails | Embellished Nails - NB4940
Peach Fuzz Striped Nails with Flower Decoration | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1872
Bridal Shower Glossy Rhinestone Nail Design | Wedding-NB-D-85
Black and White Leopard Print Nails with Embellishments | Animal Print Nails - NB4321
Embellished Orange Nails With Dalmatian Print | Animal Print Nails - NB2007
Luxury Purple Marble Nails Design | Marble Nails - NB4669
Maple Leaf Nails with Rhinestone Design | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1504
Emerald Green Toenail Design for Bridesmaid | Wedding-NB-D-546
Easy Nail Designs with Rhinestones
Neutral Nails with minimalist Bling for Office | Professional Nails - NB3037
Stylish White Snow Nails | Sherwin William Color Capsule 2025 - NB6401
Embellished Orange Nails with Dalmatian Print | Animal Print Nails - NB1995
Embellished French Nail Design for Cruise Wedding| Wedding-NB-D-638
Red and Yellow Nails Leopard Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2577
Red Nails with Rhinestones
Blood Nails | Halloween - NB584
Versace-inspired Red Nails | Branded Nails - NB4269
Rhinestone and Crystal Design Vampire Nails | Halloween Vampire Nails - NB5999
Embellished Glossy Nails with Leopard Print | Animal Print Nails - NB2582
Rhinestone Hearts for Nails | Embellished Nails - NB4951
Vampire Nails | Halloween - NB544
Red Rhinestone Nails
Cranberry-Inspired Rhinestone Nails | Thanksgiving Cranberry Nails - NB6192
Embellished Red Chrome Nails | Chrome Nails - NB5295
Nude Nails Design with Vampire Fangs | Halloween Vampire Nails - NB6015
Dark Black Chrome Nails Design | Chrome Nails - NB5300
Vampire Nails | Halloween - NB573
Black Christmas Nails Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4926
Gold Rhinestones for Nails
Black and White Leopard Print Nails with Embellishments | Animal Print Nails - NB4321
Mustard Yellow Nails Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4922
Crystal Cranberry Nails Design | Thanksgiving Cranberry Nails - NB6190
Green Nails Gold Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4930
Geometric Patterns on Peach Fuzz Nails | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1914
Luxury Blue Nails with Embellishment | Blue Birthday Nails - NB6407
Gold Nails with Rhinestones
White and Gold Fall Wedding Nails with Delicate Patterns | Fall Nails - NB5631
Luxury Gold Birthday Nails Design | Birthday Nails - NB5096
Ombre Nails with Rhinestones
White Shimmer Nails with Forest Green Accent for Fall Wedding | Fall Nails - NB5665
Almond-shaped Brown Nails for Fall Wedding | Fall Nails - NB5642
Fall Wedding Cherry Tomato Color Nails | Fall Nails - NB5648
Christmas Tree Nails with Glitter Embellishment | Christmas | Winter - NB1234
Elegant Blue Nails Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4954
Ghost Nails | Halloween - NB614
Almond Nail Designs with Rhinestones
Vampire Nails | Halloween - NB544
Luxury Black Chrome Nails Design | Chrome Nails - NB5313
Embellished Easter Eggs Nail Art | Easter Nails - NB3440
Geometric Patterns on Peach Fuzz Nails | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1914
Glitter Pastel Pink Nails for Easter | Easter Nails - NB3690
Birthday Nails with Rhinestones
Birthday Nails Design with Balloon and Glitter | Birthday Nails - NB5151
Ombre Sparkle Yellow Nails with Flowers | Yellow Birthday Nails - NB6447
Blue Theme Nails with Colorful Shapes of Color Design | Blue Birthday Nails - NB6416
Gold Flowers for Birthday Blue Nails Design | Blue Birthday Nails - NB6434
Rhinestone Design for Watercolor Nails | Yellow Birthday Nails - NB6448
Fancy Black Nails for Birthday | Birthday Nails - NB5154
Luxury Blue Nails with Embellishment | Blue Birthday Nails - NB6407
Stiletto Nails with Rhinestones
Peach Fuzz Flame Design on Stiletto Nail | Color of the Year 2024 - NB-D-205
Dark Wedding Rhinestone Nail Designs|Wedding-NB-D-294
Embellished Sunflower Nails for Wedding | Sunflower Nails - NB5276
Black and Orange Nail Design for Dark Wedding|Wedding-NB-D-289
Stiletto French Tips Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4943
Dark Wedding Black Nail Design|Wedding-NB-D-431
Blue Nail Designs with Rhinestones
Simple Rhinestone Nails Design | Embellished Nails - NB4950
Rhinestone Design for Watercolor Nails | Yellow Birthday Nails - NB6448
Easter Eggs with Rhinestones Nails Design | Easter Nails - NB3526
Blue Tropical Leaf Nail Design| Tropical-NB-D-602
Rhinestone Design for Luxury Matte Blue Nails | Embellished Nails - NB4933
Dark Blue Nails Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4945
Beach Wedding Dark Nail Design| Wedding-NB-D-40
Blue Rhinestone Nails
Bling Style Leaf Nails | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1449
Leopard Pattern Nails with Rhinestones | Animal Print Nails - NB2534
Luxury Prada Nails with Golden Foliage Design | Branded Nails - NB4264
Easter Bling Nails Style | Easter Nails - NB3697
Pastel Galaxy Accent Nails | Celestial Nails - NB4292
Brown Nails with Rhinestones
Embellished Brown Nails with Dalmatian Pattern | Animal Print Nails - NB1985
Chanel Theme Long French Nails | Branded Nails - NB4248
Cinnamon Slate Nails Design for Autumn | Benjamin Moore Color Trend 2025 - NB6107
Cinnamon Slate Nails with Accent | Benjamin Moore Color Trend 2025 - NB6090
Butterfly Rhinestone Nails
Blue Nail Design with Butterfly for Bridesmaid | Wedding-NB-D-547
Peach Fuzz and Blue Nails with Decorations | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1819
Double French Peach Fuzz and Blue Butterfly Nails | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1798
Glossy Peach Fuzz Nails Butterfly Design | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1807
Christmas Nail Designs with Rhinestones
Ombre French Christmas Tree Nails with Rhinestones | Winter - NB1297
Christmas Tree Nail Design with Decorations| Winter - NB1289
Full Rhinestone French Nails with Christmas Trees | Winter - NB1294
Christmas Tree Nails with Glitter Embellishment | Christmas | Winter - NB1234
Santa Claus Chrome Nails | Christmas | Winter - NB1324
Chrome Nails with Rhinestones
Santa Claus Chrome Nails | Christmas | Winter - NB1324
Chrome Nails with Rhinestone Embellishments | Chrome Nails - NB5303
Birthday Rose Gold Nails Design | Birthday Nails - NB5110
Chrome Nails Rose Design | Chrome Nails - NB5308
Birthday Embellished Yellow Nails | Birthday Nails - NB5111
Eyeball Nails | Halloween - NB574
Rose Gold Birthday Bling Nails | Birthday Nails - NB5098
Cute Nail Designs with Rhinestones
Cute 3D Nails with Sunflower and Bee Design | Sunflower Nails - NB5238
Simple Rhinestone Nails Design | Embellished Nails - NB4950
Encapsulated Embellished Snowman Nails | Christmas Nails - NB1681
Striped Pink Nails Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4934
Pastel Marble Nails with Black Rhinestones | Embellished Nails - NB4946
Short Hello Kitty Nails | Bow Nails - NB5162
Cute French Nails Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4924
Fall Nail Designs with Rhinestones
Mustard Yellow Nails Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4922
Yellow Nails with 3D Sunflower Design | Sunflower Nails - NB5236
Elegant Bordeaux Burgundy Nails | Fall Nails - NB5758
Long Red Nails with White Tips for Fall Wedding | Fall Nails - NB5600
Embellished Light Coral Nails for Fall Wedding | Fall Nails - NB5636
Light Coral Floral Ombre Nails for Fall Wedding | Fall Nails - NB5643
Fancy Nail Designs with Rhinestones
Mother in Law Dusty Rose Color with Flower Nail Design|Wedding-NB-D-456
Nude Nails Gold Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4920
Embellished Baby Boomer Nails for Wedding | Classy Nails - NB4207
Pink Nails with Embedded Rhinestones for Birthday | Birthday Nails - NB5130
Blue Galaxy Nails with Rhinestones | Celestial Nails - NB4286
Bling Birthday Nails with Crystal Design | Birthday Nails - NB5468
Green Nails Marble Design | Marble Nails - NB4651
Elegant Black Chrome Nails Design | Chrome Nails - NB5317
Glitter and Rhinestone Nails
Rose Gold Birthday Bling Nails | Birthday Nails - NB5098
Blue Theme Nails with Colorful Shapes of Color Design | Blue Birthday Nails - NB6416
Rhinestone Design for Watercolor Nails | Yellow Birthday Nails - NB6448
Silver Birthday Nails Design | Birthday Nails - NB5126
Embellished Nails with Sunflowers | Thanksgiving Sunflower Nails - NB6244
Mother in Law Embellished Studs Nail Design| Wedding-NB-D-261
Embellishment Silhouette Christmas Tree Nails | Christmas | Winter - NB1235
Green Nails with Rhinestones
Green Fall Wedding Nails Design | Fall Nails - NB5587
Orange and Green Nails with Pumpkin | Thanksgiving Pumpkin Nails - NB6218
Green Nails with Nude Accents | Classy Birthday Nails - NB6170
Chrome Embellished Nails with Maple Leaves | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1508
Green Nails Gold Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4930
Snowflakes and Rhinestones Nails Design | Embellished Nails - NB4942
Green Nails with Pumpkin | Thanksgiving Pumpkin Nails - NB6206
Green Nails with Dalmatian Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB1990
Green Rhinestone Nails
Toeails with Clover Design | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1479
Green Nails Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4918
Glossy Nude Nails with Rhinestones and Glitters | Nude Birthday Nails - NB6442
Emerald Green Toenail Design for Bridesmaid | Wedding-NB-D-546
Halloween Nails with Rhinestones
Blood Nails | Halloween - NB625
Bat Nails | Halloween - NB373
Dracula Nails | Halloween - NB451
Minimal Nails | Halloween - NB518
Black Cat Nails | Halloween - NB652
Eyeball Nails | Halloween - NB574
Eyeball Nails | Halloween - NB449
Heart Rhinestone Nails
Lesbian Bling Nail Design | Pride | LGBTQIA2S+ Nails - NB2075
Embellished Peach Fuzz Nails with Heart Design | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1909
Embellished Pink Nails for Love Day | Valentine Nails - NB2641
Purple Nail Designs with Rhinestones
Rhinestone Design for Dark Purple Marble Nails | Marble Nails - NB4668
Dark Wedding Black and Purple Nail Designs|Wedding-NB-D-292
Purple Marble Nails Rhinestone Design | Marble Nails - NB4660
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
Zebra and Leopard Prints with Flower Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2564
Bridal Shower Embellished Milky Pink Toenail Design | Wedding-NB-D-614
Birthday Pink Shimmer Nails Design | Birthday Nails - NB5124
Honeymoon Glitter Nail Design with Rose| Wedding-NB-D-589
Silver Nails with Rhinestones
Embellished Luxury New Year Nails | 2024 Nails - NB1365
Silver Chrome Nails Cross Design | Cross Nails - NB6025
Stiletto French Tips Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4943
Nails with Gucci Pattern | Branded Nails - NB4256
Summer Nails with Rhinestones
Bridesmaid Yellow Matte Crystal Nail Design| Wedding-NB-D-551
Rainbow Glitter Nails with Rhinestones | Glitter Nails - NB4981
Cute 3D Nails with Sunflower and Bee Design | Sunflower Nails - NB5238
Peach Fuzz Flame Design on Stiletto Nail | Color of the Year 2024 - NB-D-205
Fancy Yellow Nails for Birthday | Birthday Nails - NB5144
Birthday Embellished Yellow Nails | Birthday Nails - NB5111
Bridal Shower Glossy Rhinestone Nail Design | Wedding-NB-D-85
Valentine Nails with Rhinestones
Rhinestone Toe Nail Art
Embellished Black Toenail Design for Bridesmaid| Wedding-NB-D-557
Bridesmais 3D Flower Green Toenail Design| Wedding-NB-D-534
Honeymoon Toenail Design|Wedding-NB-D-460
Luxury Shimmer Toenail Design for Honeymoon| Wedding-NB-D-636
Boho Wedding Embellished Gold Foil Nail Design|Wedding-NB-D-487
3D Floral Embellished Toenail Design for Honeymoon| Wedding-NB-D-634
Toeails with Clover Design | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1479
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
Almond Peach Fuzz Leaf Nails for Wedding | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1676
Coral Nails with Accent Chevron Design for Bridesmaid| Wedding-NB-D-563
Embellished Burnt Orange Office Nails | Professional Nails - NB3066
Orange Ombre Nails for Fall Wedding Design | Fall Nails - NB5586
Embellished Light Coral Nails for Fall Wedding | Fall Nails - NB5636
Light Coral Floral Ombre Nails for Fall Wedding | Fall Nails - NB5643
Peach Fuzz Striped Nails with Flower Decoration | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1872
Bridesmaid Orange Theme Chevron Nail Design| Wedding-NB-D-535
Bridesmaid Yellow Matte Crystal Nail Design| Wedding-NB-D-551
Foliage Accent Nails for Job Day | Professional Nails - NB3046
Full Rhinestone French Nails with Christmas Trees | Winter - NB1294
Classy Holiday Nails with Flower Design | Holiday Nails - NB3794
Honeymoon Shimmer Nail Design | Wedding-NB-D-600
Vintage Floral Nail Design with Stripes | Valentine Nails - NB2107
Bridal Shower Minimal Accent Nail Design| Wedding-NB-D-69
Bridal Shower 3D Embellished Nail Design| Wedding-NB-D-64
Honeymoon Glitter Nail Design with Rose| Wedding-NB-D-589
Peach Fuzz Nails with Decorations and Butterflies | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1817
Embellished Peach Fuzz Nails with Heart Design | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1909
Embellished Honeymoon Nail Design| Wedding-NB-D-412
Embellished French Nail Design for Cruise Wedding| Wedding-NB-D-638
Bridal Shower Embellished Nail Design | Wedding-NB-D-79
Prada Nails Floral Design | Branded Nails - NB4262
Fancy Jeweled Boho Wedding Nail Design | Wedding-NB-D7
Mother in Law Filigree Nail Art| Wedding-NB-D-248
Luxury Shimmer Toenail Design for Honeymoon| Wedding-NB-D-636
Neutral Nails Flower Accent | Classy Nails - NB4042
Coffin Nails with Broken Hearts | Heart Nails - NB4608
Elegant Geometric Nails Design | Geometric Nails - NB5449
Neutral Nails with minimalist Bling for Office | Professional Nails - NB3037
Halloween Vampire Theme Nails | Halloween Vampire Nails - NB6014
Christmas Tree Nail Design with Decorations| Winter - NB1289
Boho Chic Wedding Toenail Design | Wedding-NB-D-28
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.