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
Purple Ombre Nails with Snake Print | Purple Ombre Nails - NB6521
Long Purple Nails with Marble Design | Marble Nails - NB4663
Dracula Nails | Halloween - NB466
Fall Wedding Mellow Rose Nails Design | Fall Nails - NB5663
Baby Boomer Nails Rhinestone Accents | Baby Boomer Nails - NB5037
Short Nails With Rhinestones
Short Mickey Mouse Nails with Rhinestones | Cartoon Nails - NB6634
Short Baby Boomer Nails with Rhinestone Design | Classy Nails - NB4218
Minimal New Year Nail Design | 2024 Nails - NB1341
Rhinestone Boho Nail Design |Wedding-NB-12
Luxury Prada Nails with Golden Foliage Design | Branded Nails - NB4264
Rhinestone Wedding Nails
Fall Wedding Mellow Rose Nails Design | Fall Nails - NB5663
Glossy Baby Boomer Nails with Rhinestones | Baby Boomer Nails - NB5036
Classy Cinnamon Slate Nails Design | Benjamin Moore Color Trend 2025 - NB6095
Pink and White Baby Boomer Nails Rhinestone Design | Baby Boomer Nails - NB5041
Transparent Nails with Chrome Tips | French Manicure - NB3607
White Nails with Rhinestones
White Shimmer Nails with Forest Green Accent for Fall Wedding | Fall Nails - NB5665
Embellished Peach Fuzz Nails with Dalmatian Print | Animal Print Nails - NB1999
Dalmatian Print Design on Pink Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB1974
Dracula Nails | Halloween - NB451
Wheat Nails with Embellishment | Thanksgiving Wheat Nails - NB6299
White Rhinestone Nails
Embellished Baby Boomer Nails for Wedding | Classy Nails - NB4207
Embellished Cuff Nail Design for Wedding | Outline Nails - NB5400
Embellished Yellow Marble Nails | Marble Nails - NB4746
Black Marble Nail with Rhinestones | Marble Nails - NB4639
Embellished Peach Fuzz Nails with Dalmatian Print | Animal Print Nails - NB1987
Fall Wedding Light Purple Nails | Fall Nails - NB5659
Rose Gold Birthday Bling Nails | Birthday Nails - NB5098
Nude Nails with Rhinestones
Bridesmaid Yellow Matte Crystal Nail Design| Wedding-NB-D-551
Short Nude Nails with a Rhinestone for Office | Professional Nails - NB3290
Classy Nails with Modern Reverse French Design | Reverse French Nails - NB5568
Embellished Tropical Leaf Nails | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1428
Minimal Nails | Halloween - NB518
Fancy Jeweled Boho Wedding Nail Design | Wedding-NB-D7
Pink Nails with Rhinestones
Embellished Blue and Pink Nails with Mini Mouse | Cartoon Nails - NB6641
Embellished Peach Fuzz Nails with Dalmatian Print | Animal Print Nails - NB1987
Embellished Peach Fuzz Nails | Color of the Year 2024 - NB-D-196
Red and Pink Ombre Nails with Cuff Borderline | Outline Nails - NB5376
Leopard Print Hot Pink Nails Design | Animal Print Nails - NB4331
Pink Rhinestone Nails
Dark Wedding Studs Nail Design |Wedding-NB-D-288
Dalmatian Dog and Print on Pink Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB1996
Embellished Nails with Sunflowers | Thanksgiving Sunflower Nails - NB6244
Embellished Pink Nails for 16th Birthday | Birthday Nails - NB5179
Dalmatian Print Design on Pink Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB1974
French Nails with Rhinestones
Embellished Easter French Nail Art | Easter Nails - NB3635
Black Nails with Rhinestones
Luxury Christmas Trees Nails with Rhinestone | Winter - NB1293
Beach Wedding Dark Nail Design| Wedding-NB-D-40
Leopard Nails Design with Rhinestones | Animal Print Nails - NB2515
Black Chrome Nails with 3D Nail Charms | Chrome Nails - NB5305
Black Marble Nail with Rhinestones | Marble Nails - NB4639
Leopard Print Nails with Decorations | Animal Print Nails - NB2588
Black Rhinestone Nails
Dark Wedding Black and Purple Nail Designs|Wedding-NB-D-292
Dark Wedding Embellished Stiletto Nail Design|Wedding-NB-D-435
Dark Wedding Stiletto Flower Nail Designs|Wedding-NB-D-295
Full Rhinestone Design for Accent Nail | Embellished Nails - NB4928
Nails with Black Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4925
Dark Wedding Balck and Gray Nail Design|Wedding-NB-D-422
Rhinestone Design for Pastel Marble Nails | Embellished Nails - NB4919
Black Rhinestones for Dark Nails | Embellished Nails - NB4935
Bling Coffin Nails
Glossy Peach Fuzz Nails Butterfly Design | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1807
Pink Nails with Rhinestone French Tip | Spring Nails - NB4366
Luxury Green Nails Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4927
Peach Fuzz 3D Crackle Nail Design| Color of the Year 2024 - NB-D-147
Ombre Nails Glitter and Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4921
Versace Short Nails | Branded Nails - NB4271
Chanel-inspired Nails with Ombre French Accents | Branded Nails - NB4244
Easy Nail Designs with Rhinestones
Red Nails with Embellished Reverse French Mani | Reverse French Nails - NB5570
Rhinestone Design for Luxury Matte Blue Nails | Embellished Nails - NB4933
Embellished Pink Nails for Love Day | Valentine Nails - NB2641
Abstract Dot Nails Design | Abstract Nails - NB5487
Mix and Match Wheat Nails | Thanksgiving Wheat Nails - NB6284
White Shimmer Nails with Forest Green Accent for Fall Wedding | Fall Nails - NB5665
Red Nails with Rhinestones
Red Ombre Nails Rhinestone Cuff Design | Red Ombre Nails - NB6528
Cranberry-Inspired Rhinestone Nails | Thanksgiving Cranberry Nails - NB6192
Elegant Bordeaux Burgundy Nails | Fall Nails - NB5758
Red and White Dalmatian Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB1975
Elegant Red Nails Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4939
Red Rhinestone Nails
Gradient Autumn Maple Leaf Nails with Embellishments | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1536
Red and Yellow Nails Leopard Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2577
Rhinestone and Crystal Design Vampire Nails | Halloween Vampire Nails - NB5999
Embellishment Silhouette Christmas Tree Nails | Christmas | Winter - NB1235
Christmas Tree Nails with Glitter Embellishment | Christmas | Winter - NB1234
Hearts on Nails with Feather Design | Valentine Nails - NB2701
Embellished Red Chrome Nails | Chrome Nails - NB5295
Gold Rhinestones for Nails
Blue Theme Nails with Colorful Shapes of Color Design | Blue Birthday Nails - NB6416
Brown Aurora Nails for Birthday | Classy Birthday Nails - NB6156
Geometric Patterns on Peach Fuzz Nails | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1914
Green Nails Gold Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4930
Double Micro French Manicure Design for Office | Professional Nails - NB2758
Diamond Shape Color Blocks for Nails Design | Blue Birthday Nails - NB6412
Gold Nails with Rhinestones
16th Birthday Bling Nails | Birthday Nails - NB5183
Crystal Cranberry Nails Design | Thanksgiving Cranberry Nails - NB6190
Nails with Diamond Design | Embellished Nails - NB4941
Birthday Rose Gold Nails Design | Birthday Nails - NB5110
Ombre Nails with Rhinestones
Embellished Watercolor Ombre Nails | Blue Ombre Nails - NB6473
Coffin Bling Nails for Winter | Winter Wedding Nails - NB6672
Pastel French Tips and Leopard Print | Animal Print Nails - NB2546
Gradient Maple Leaves Nail Design | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1539
Almond Nail Designs with Rhinestones
Purple Marble Nails Rhinestone Design | Marble Nails - NB4660
Leopard Pattern Nails with Rhinestones | Animal Print Nails - NB2534
Vampire Nails | Halloween - NB544
Halloween Vampire Theme Nails | Halloween Vampire Nails - NB6014
Snowflakes and Rhinestones Nails Design | Embellished Nails - NB4942
Beach Wedding Dark Nail Design| Wedding-NB-D-40
Birthday Nails with Rhinestones
Blue Russian Almond Nails with Embellishment | Blue Birthday Nails - NB6430
Birthday Nails Rhinestone Design | Birthday Nails - NB5146
Bling Swirl Nails for Birthday Party | Blue Birthday Nails - NB6421
Pink Nails with Embedded Rhinestones for Birthday | Birthday Nails - NB5130
Birthday Nails Design with Balloon and Glitter | Birthday Nails - NB5151
Birthday Pink Shimmer Nails Design | Birthday Nails - NB5124
Blue Theme Nails with Colorful Shapes of Color Design | Blue Birthday Nails - NB6416
Stiletto Nails with Rhinestones
Embellished Dark Wedding Nail Designs|Wedding-NB-D-285
Luxury Bling Nails for Birthday | Birthday Nails - NB5469
Embellished Sunflower Nails for Wedding | Sunflower Nails - NB5276
Blue Nail Designs with Rhinestones
Rhinestone Design for Matte Blue Nails | Embellished Nails - NB4956
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
Mickey Mouse Design for Blue Ombre Nails | Cartoon Nails - NB6636
Blue Rhinestone Nails
Bat Nails | Halloween - NB373
Embellished Pink Pearl Nails | Classy Nails - NB4037
Bright Pastel Nails for Spring | Shimmer Nails - NB4161
Fancy Jeweled Boho Wedding Nail Design | Wedding-NB-D7
Simple Rhinestone Nails Design | Embellished Nails - NB4950
White Groom Nail Design|Men's Nail-NB-D-276
Pastel Galaxy Accent Nails | Celestial Nails - NB4292
Brown Nails with Rhinestones
Classy Cinnamon Slate Nails Design | Benjamin Moore Color Trend 2025 - NB6095
Burberry Pattern on Nails with Embellishments | Branded Nails - NB4233
Embellished Brown Nails with Dalmatian Pattern | Animal Print Nails - NB1985
Luxury Brown Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB4340
Butterfly Rhinestone Nails
Blue Nail Design with Butterfly for Bridesmaid | Wedding-NB-D-547
Glossy Peach Fuzz Nails Butterfly Design | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1807
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
Christmas Nail Designs with Rhinestones
Full Bling Christmas Tree Nails with Ornaments Design | Winter - NB1295
Bling Red Nails for Christmas | Red Christmas Nails - NB6773
Rhinestone Embellishments on Christmas Tree Nails| Winter - NB1290
Luxury Christmas Trees Nails with Rhinestone | Winter - NB1293
Christmas Tree Nail Design with Rhinestone | Winter - NB1288
Chrome Nails with Rhinestones
Birthday Rose Gold Nails Design | Birthday Nails - NB5110
Red Rhinestone Design for Black Chrome Nails | Chrome Nails - NB5310
Transparent Nails with Chrome Tips | French Manicure - NB3607
Embellished Chrome Cross Nails | Cross Nails - NB6039
Cute Nail Designs with Rhinestones
Striped Pink Nails Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4934
Cute French Nails Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4924
Encapsulated Embellished Snowman Nails | Christmas Nails - NB1681
Mickey Mouse Design for Blue Ombre Nails | Cartoon Nails - NB6636
Cute 3D Nails with Sunflower and Bee Design | Sunflower Nails - NB5238
Simple Rhinestone Nails Design | Embellished Nails - NB4950
Embellished Blue and Pink Nails with Mini Mouse | Cartoon Nails - NB6641
Short Hello Kitty Nails | Bow Nails - NB5162
Fall Nail Designs with Rhinestones
Cinnamon Slate Nails Design for Autumn | Benjamin Moore Color Trend 2025 - NB6107
X-long Nails Sunflower Design | Thanksgiving Sunflower Nails - NB6243
Gemstone Accent Design for Olive Green Nails | Fall Nails - NB5749
Gradient Autumn Maple Leaf Nails with Embellishments | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1536
Green Tip Fall Wedding Nail Art | Fall Nails - NB5676
Long Red Nails with White Tips for Fall Wedding | Fall Nails - NB5600
Fancy Nail Designs with Rhinestones
White French Nails Chanel-inspired Design | Branded Nails - NB4242
Embellished Sunflower Nails for Wedding | Sunflower Nails - NB5276
Elegant Chanel-inspired Nail Design | Branded Nails - NB4246
Boho Wedding Embellished Gold Foil Nail Design|Wedding-NB-D-487
Embellished Blue Ombre Nails | Winter 2025 Nails - NB6626
Embellished Tropical Flamingo Nail Design| Tropical-NB-D-125
Luxury Purple Ombre Nails Design | Purple Ombre Nails - NB6514
Glitter and Rhinestone Nails
Ombre Nails Glitter and Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4921
Fall Wedding Mellow Rose Nails Design | Fall Nails - NB5663
Luxury Green Nails Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4927
Silver Birthday Nails Design | Birthday Nails - NB5126
Birthday Long Silver Nails | Birthday Nails - NB5150
Zebra and Leopard Prints with Flower Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2564
Green Nails with Rhinestones
Chrome Nails with Maple Leaves | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1524
Green Fall Wedding Nails Design | Fall Nails - NB5587
Emerald Green Toenail Design for Bridesmaid | Wedding-NB-D-546
Gemstone Design for Classy Olive Green Nails | Fall Nails - NB5760
Green Tip Fall Wedding Nail Art | Fall Nails - NB5676
Green Nails Marble Design | Marble Nails - NB4651
Fall Wedding Nails Rhinestone Design | Fall Nails - NB5619
Green Rhinestone Nails
Toeails with Clover Design | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1479
Green Nails Gold Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4930
Neon Green Marble Nails Design | Marble Nails - NB4707
Glossy Nude Nails with Rhinestones and Glitters | Nude Birthday Nails - NB6442
Bridesmais 3D Flower Green Toenail Design| Wedding-NB-D-534
Short Pink Nails with Rhinestones | Spring Nails - NB4362
Emerald Green Toenail Design for Bridesmaid | Wedding-NB-D-546
Green Nails Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4918
Halloween Nails with Rhinestones
Blood Nails | Halloween - NB630
Blood Nails | Halloween - NB625
Skeleton Nails | Halloween - NB438
Bat Nails | Halloween - NB373
Dracula Nails | Halloween - NB466
Eyeball Nails | Halloween - NB449
Black Cat Nails | Halloween - NB652
Heart Rhinestone Nails
Glossy Shimmer Peach Fuzz Nails and Heart Nail Art | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1880
Honeymoon Shimmer Nail Design | Wedding-NB-D-600
Purple Nail Designs with Rhinestones
New Year Luxury Blue and Purple Nails | 2024 Nails - NB1363
Purple Marble Nails with Embellishments | Marble Nails - NB4661
Purple Marble Nails with Decorations | Marble Nails - NB4671
Purple Nails with 3D Wheat | Thanksgiving Wheat Nails - NB6297
Rhinestone Flower Nails
Black and Orange Nail Design for Dark Wedding|Wedding-NB-D-289
Embellished Dark Wedding Nail Designs|Wedding-NB-D-285
Peach Fuzz Rhinestone Nail Design | Color of the Year 2024 - NB-D-211
Short Oval Nails with Purple Outline | Outline Nails - NB5416
Silver Nails with Rhinestones
Maple Leaf Nails with Rhinestone Design | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1504
Chrome Nails with Maple Leaves | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1524
Lesbian Bling Nail Design | Pride | LGBTQIA2S+ Nails - NB2075
Chrome Embellished Nails with Maple Leaves | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1508
Silver Birthday Nails Design | Birthday Nails - NB5126
Embellished Silver and White Chinese New Year's Nails | 2024 Nails - NB3729
Summer Nails with Rhinestones
Bright Colors Abstract Nail Design | Abstract Nails - NB5511
Boho Wedding Embellished Nail Design | Wedding-NB-D-31
Embellished Tropical Flamingo Nail Design| Tropical-NB-D-125
Embellished 3D Nails with Sunflowers | Sunflower Nails - NB5235
Valentine Nails with Rhinestones
Rhinestone Design for Luxury French Nails | Embellished Nails - NB4949
Rhinestone Hearts for Nails | Embellished Nails - NB4951
Rhinestone Toe Nail Art
Jade Green Toenail Design for Bridesmaid| Wedding-NB-D-558
Toeails with Clover Design | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1479
Embellished Black Toenail Design for Bridesmaid| Wedding-NB-D-557
Honeymoon 3D Pearl with Flower Toenail Design | Wedding-NB-D-590
Emerald Green Toenail Design for Bridesmaid | Wedding-NB-D-546
Beach Wedding 3D Flower Pink Tonail Design|Wedding-NB-D-491
Bridal Shower Embellished Milky Pink Toenail Design | Wedding-NB-D-614
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
Honeymoon Glitter Nail Design with Rose| Wedding-NB-D-589
Coral Nails with Accent Chevron Design for Bridesmaid| Wedding-NB-D-563
Jade Green Toenail Design for Bridesmaid| Wedding-NB-D-558
Embellished Black Toenail Design for Bridesmaid| Wedding-NB-D-557
Bridesmaid Yellow Matte Crystal Nail Design| Wedding-NB-D-551
Blue Nail Design with Butterfly for Bridesmaid | Wedding-NB-D-547
Emerald Green Toenail Design for Bridesmaid | Wedding-NB-D-546
Embellished Easter Eggs Nail Art | Easter Nails - NB3440
Bridesmaid Orange Theme Chevron Nail Design| Wedding-NB-D-535
Bridesmais 3D Flower Green Toenail Design| Wedding-NB-D-534
Embellished V-shape French Nails Design | French Manicure - NB3330
Coffin Nails Chevron Design | French Manicure - NB3329
Embellished Mauve Nails for Work | Professional Nails - NB3299
Embellished Work Glossy Nude Nails | Professional Nails - NB3295
Beach Wedding 3D Flower Pink Tonail Design|Wedding-NB-D-491
Boho Wedding Embellished Gold Foil Nail Design|Wedding-NB-D-487
Embellished Polar Bear Nail Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3172
Honeymoon Toenail Design|Wedding-NB-D-460
Mother in Law Dusty Rose Color with Flower Nail Design|Wedding-NB-D-456
Embellished Burnt Orange Office Nails | Professional Nails - NB3066
Ivory Office Nails with Shimmer Design | Professional Nails - NB3054
Dark Wedding Embellished Stiletto Nail Design|Wedding-NB-D-435
Dark Wedding Black Nail Design|Wedding-NB-D-431
Pearly Nails for Work | Professional Nails - NB3048
Foliage Accent Nails for Job Day | Professional Nails - NB3046
Neutral Nails with minimalist Bling for Office | Professional Nails - NB3037
Dark Wedding Balck and Gray Nail Design|Wedding-NB-D-422
Dark Wedding Filigree Flower Nails Design|Wedding-NB-D-419
Embellished Honeymoon Nail Design| Wedding-NB-D-412
Double Micro French Manicure Design for Office | Professional Nails - NB2758
Hearts on Nails with Feather Design | Valentine Nails - NB2701
Embellished Pink Nails for Love Day | Valentine Nails - NB2641
Valentine Black and Pink Glossy Nails | Valentine Nails - NB2638
Blue Theme Leopard Print Embellished Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2620
Embellished Blue Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2618
Embellished Green Nails Leopard Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2601
Leopard Print Nails with Decorations | Animal Print Nails - NB2588
Glossy Black Nails with Leopard Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2586
Embellished Glossy Nails with Leopard Print | Animal Print Nails - NB2582
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.