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Shine bright like a diamond with dazzling digits inspired by the April birthstone

The team at Congleton studio, Aurora Beauty (@aurorabeauty.cheshire), brings ‘reflective silver magic’ to nails using Glitterbels products.
Derby-based nail content creator, @kreatedbykae_, adds a diamond-bright finish to fingertips with silver chrome and various jewel accents.
Nail artist & educator, Mia Eloisa (@miaeloisa_dreamdolls), stacks up sparkle with this spin on the bangle nail art trend.
Silver glitter dazzles on almond nails in this diamond-dusted, ombré design by US nail artist, @jenniejnailz.
Ocean blues meet opulence for these gemstone-encrusted enhancements by celebrity nail stylist, Jenny Bui of @nailson7th.
France-based nail art specialist, Inès Duarte (@inesdu.arte), crafts elegant extensions with a twinkling, 3D twist on tips.
Salon & academy owner, Ella Hunter of @the.tipsy.nail.bar, adds holographic shine to 3D styling in this diamond-encrusted illusion.
Romanian nail pro, Loredana Grigorean (@loredana.grigorean), rocks a showstopping silver feature thumbnail.
This subtle style created by @betina_goldstein for actress, Margot Robbie, features real diamonds and rubies.

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