Diamond Nails Are the Sparkling Spring Manicure You Need to See (2025)

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Diamond Nails Inspo for April Shimmering Butterfly Nails Dusty Diamond Cuffs Milky Way Shimmer Diamond Swirl Diamond Pearl Shine Stunning Studs Diamond Naked Nails Starry Studs Pretty Pink Bling Diamond Crowns Serious Silver Sparkle Bits of Sparkle Silver Starlight Diamond Nail Polishes Related Posts It's Personal References

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Leiana Foye

Published: Feb 10, 2025

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Diamond Nails Inspo for April
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In 1953, Marilyn Monroe crooned “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend” in the film Gentlemen Prefer Blondes and the line has remained an American cultural touchstone ever since—but diamonds evoke more than just glitz and glamour. The official birthstone of April is also a symbol of clarity and strength, according to the Geological Institute of America (GIA). “Diamond is so strong, in fact, that its name comes from the Greek word ‘adamas,’which means ‘invincible’ or ‘unbreakable,’” says the GIA. Sparkle and strength? Count us in.

Spring manicures trend towards delicate florals and pretty pastels, but the easiest way to add a little diamond shine to your day is, hands down (pun intended), a shimmering and glittery manicure. Ahead, we’re sharing diamond nail designs we love for any season, but are especially appropriate for the gem’s patron month of April. Keep scrolling for all the sparkling nail art inspiration and high-shine diamond effect nail polishes you need to see this spring.

Diamond Nails Inspo for April

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Shimmering Butterfly Nails

Celebrity nail artist Betina R. Goldstein created this densely silver glitter manicure and added perfectly hand-painted butterflies.

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Dusty Diamond Cuffs

For anyone looking to switch up a standard French mani, try this simple and short manicure Goldstein coined “diamond dust cuffs.”

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Milky Way Shimmer

Nail creator Mateja Novakovic used Nails-Luxe Silver Aura Flash Glitter to create a milky shimmer and an eye-popping diamond nail look. (To see this manicure in all its glory, click here.)

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Diamond Swirl

Taking inspiration from Zendaya‘s Euphoria, nail creator Lauren (aka @lolo.nailedit) wears a wavy white and nude manicure with single diamond rhinestones.

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Diamond Pearl Shine

For a simple manicure that still shines, take a cue from nail artist Alexandra Teleki and grab a shimmery pearlescent polish, or layer up a pearly base and glitter top coat.

Stunning Studs

Taking the diamond manicure literally, celebrity nail artist Iram Shelton pairs sparkly nail jewelry and a glossy layer of nude nail polish.

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Diamond Naked Nails

“Naked nails with some ✨ perfect for all year round,” says Shelton. To recreate, grab some OPI Bubble Bath ($10), Manucurist Mirror Effect Powder ($9) and rhinestones.

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Starry Studs

Night sky manicures are some of my favorite nail looks for fall and winter, but these starry gem studs on a clean nude nail are perfect for spring.

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Pretty Pink Bling

If you’re not quite ready to leave spring pastels behind, grab your favorite spring pink polish and some rhinestones to bring the best of both worlds together.

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Diamond Crowns

These crown tips are befitting for diamonds’ royal history and give just the right amount of sparkle to an otherwise minimalist manicure.

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Serious Silver Sparkle

Go big or go home. On the opposite side of the spectrum, this maximalist manicure is sure to get you noticed.

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Bits of Sparkle

Bits of flakey silver and gold catch the light in the most stunning ways, thanks to ILNP’s Party Popper ($10).

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Silver Starlight

For a darker gray, but still plenty of diamond shine, grab The Gel Bottle in Blinding Lights ($21). Nail artist Chels Lou calls it a “firm favorite.”

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