AB (Iridescent) Beads

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8mm Faceted AB Beads, Iridescent White Acrylic Beads for Bracelet Jewelry Making #7868mm Faceted AB Beads, Iridescent White Acrylic Beads for Bracelet Jewelry Making #786

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24mm Red AB Acrylic Bow Beads24mm Red AB Acrylic Bow Beads

24mm Red AB Acrylic Bow Beads #3527

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24mm Hot Pink AB Acrylic Bow Beads24mm Hot Pink AB Acrylic Bow Beads

24mm Hot Pink AB Acrylic Bow Beads #3521

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6mm blue AB bugle beads tube glass seed beads6mm blue AB bugle beads tube glass seed beads

6mm Blue AB Bugle Beads, Tube Glass Seed Beads #2766

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4mm blue AB bugle beads tube glass seed beads4mm blue AB bugle beads tube glass seed beads

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12mm Iridescent Multicolor Double Wall Acrylic Gumball Beads12mm Iridescent Multicolor Double Wall Acrylic Gumball Beads

12mm Iridescent Multicolor AB Double Wall Acrylic Gumball Beads #1963

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10mm white iridescent crackle glass beads for bracelets10mm white iridescent crackle glass beads for bracelets

10mm White Iridescent Crackle Glass Beads, Round Beads #3837

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12mm Black AB Iridescent Acrylic Gumball Beads12mm Black AB Iridescent Acrylic Gumball Beads

12mm Black AB Iridescent Acrylic Gumball Beads, Round Beads #3499

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10mm AB Faceted Acrylic Beads10mm AB Faceted Acrylic Beads

10mm AB Faceted Acrylic Beads, Round Beads

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12mm Iridescent Blue Gumball Beads, AB Blue Round Acrylic Loose Beads, Glossy Shinny Bubblegum Beads, Chunky Beads, Round Beads #196212mm Iridescent Blue Gumball Beads, AB Blue Round Acrylic Loose Beads, Glossy Shinny Bubblegum Beads, Chunky Beads, Round Beads #1962

12mm Iridescent Blue Gumball Beads, AB Blue Round Acrylic Loose Beads, Glossy Shinny Bubblegum Beads, Chunky Beads, Round Beads #1962

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8mm AB Blue Faceted Acrylic Beads8mm AB Blue Faceted Acrylic Beads

8mm AB Blue Faceted Acrylic Beads, Round Beads #1944N

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16mm Butterfly Printed Acrylic Beads16mm Butterfly Printed Acrylic Beads

16mm Butterfly Printed Acrylic Beads #3347

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GLOW Glass Beads, 4mm 6/0 Glass Beads, Glow in Dark Iridescent Beads with Pink Lining Beads, Rocailles Beads, Beading Supplies #3324GLOW Glass Beads, 4mm 6/0 Glass Beads, Glow in Dark Iridescent Beads with Pink Lining Beads, Rocailles Beads, Beading Supplies #3324

GLOW Glass Beads, 4mm 6/0 Glass Beads, Glow in Dark Iridescent Beads with Pink Lining Beads, Rocailles Beads, Beading Supplies #3324

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GLOW Glass Beads, 4mm 6/0 Glass Beads, Glow in Dark Iridescent Beads with Pink Lining Beads, Rocailles Beads, Beading Supplies #3330GLOW Glass Beads, 4mm 6/0 Glass Beads, Glow in Dark Iridescent Beads with Pink Lining Beads, Rocailles Beads, Beading Supplies #3330

GLOW Glass Beads, 4mm 6/0 Glass Beads, Glow in Dark Iridescent Beads with Pink Lining Beads, Rocailles Beads, Beading Supplies #3330

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15 x 12mm Iridescent Acrylic Heart Beads #328915 x 12mm Iridescent Acrylic Heart Beads #3289

15mm Iridescent Acrylic Heart Beads #3289

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11.5mm Pink AB Acrylic Gumball Beads11.5mm Pink AB Acrylic Gumball Beads

11.5mm Pink AB Acrylic Gumball Beads, Round Beads #468

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Iridescent Beads & AB Beads

Iridescent beads add shifting color and reflective detail to bracelets, keychains and handmade jewelry projects. AB stands for Aurora Borealis, a term commonly used for an iridescent finish that changes appearance as the light and viewing angle change.

This collection brings together AB and iridescent styles across both acrylic and glass beads. Browse Acrylic Beads for the broader acrylic assortment, or explore Glass Beads for more glass bead styles.

Acrylic & Glass AB Beads

The collection includes round and spacer-style acrylic beads, gumball beads, faceted designs, letter beads and specialty shapes with iridescent details. Glass options include round, faceted, bicone and other AB-finish styles.

Because the collection is organized around the AB or iridescent finish rather than one specific material or shape, individual products can vary significantly in size, shape, color and design.

Choosing Iridescent Beads

Use AB beads when you want more reflective color than a standard solid or transparent bead. Round styles work well as the main bead in a design, while smaller spacer and faceted styles can be used between other beads for added contrast.

Different products have different sizes, hole dimensions, quantities and available colors. Always check the individual product listing for the exact specifications before ordering for a particular project.

What Does AB Mean on Beads?

AB is short for Aurora Borealis and is used to describe an iridescent appearance that reflects multiple colors. If you want a deeper explanation of the finish and how it differs from other bead finishes, read What Are AB Beads? Aurora Borealis Finish Explained.

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