Gemstones are a girl’s best friend.

11 Ways to Rock a Gemstone Manicure for All Your End-of-Year Festivities

By Kristen BousquetDec 05, 2017

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Kristen is a Massachusetts based beauty & fashion writer. Chances are if you see her, she'll be covered in makeup swatches, raving about her new favorite face mask and wearing a band tee. She also has an unhealthy obsession with her two Boston Terriers and anything buffalo chicken.

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With their healing powers and mesmerizing sparkles, crystals and gemstones are having a serious moment — especially when it comes to nail art. One look at these beautiful designs and you'll be craving a gemstone-inspired mani for all your end-of-year parties. Click through to pick which way you're going to rock this jewel-like trend.

Fluorite (Photo via @buffcsjen)

Turquoise (Photo via @sarahsnailshares)

Red Jasper (Photo via @arisakojima)

Rhondocrosite (Photo via @nailthoughts)

Rose Quartz (Photo via @cosmoprofbeauty)

White Calcite (Photo via @2po__nails)

Onyx (Photo via @nailthoughts)

Carnelian (Photo via @sohotrightnail)

Rhodonite (Photo via @ayanail.r)

Chrysocolla (Photo via @tutuldumm)

Pink Calcite (Photo via @little_miss_gypsy)

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