AB (Iridescent) Beads

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16mm AB Honey Brown Acrylic Gumball Beads16mm AB Honey Brown Acrylic Gumball Beads

16mm AB Honey Brown Acrylic Gumball Beads, Round Beads #3828

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16mm AB Coral Swirl Acrylic Gumball Beads16mm AB Coral Swirl Acrylic Gumball Beads

16mm AB Coral Swirl Acrylic Gumball Beads, Round Beads #3825

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15mm Twisted AB Acrylic Round Beads15mm Twisted AB Acrylic Round Beads

15mm Twisted AB Acrylic Round Beads #3551

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15mm Twisted AB Acrylic Round Beads15mm Twisted AB Acrylic Round Beads

15mm Twisted AB Acrylic Round Beads #3552

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10mm Faceted AB Beads, Iridescent White Acrylic Beads for Jewelry Making #78710mm Faceted AB Beads, Iridescent White Acrylic Beads for Jewelry Making #787

10mm Faceted AB Beads, Iridescent White Acrylic Beads #787

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6mm Faceted AB Beads, Iridescent White Acrylic Beads for Bracelet Jewelry Making #7896mm Faceted AB Beads, Iridescent White Acrylic Beads for Bracelet Jewelry Making #789

6mm Faceted AB Beads, Iridescent White Acrylic Beads for Bracelet Jewelry Making #789

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Iridescent Acrylic Bunny BeadsIridescent Acrylic Bunny Beads

Iridescent Acrylic Bunny Beads #1294

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24mm Colorful AB Acrylic Bow Beads24mm Colorful AB Acrylic Bow Beads

24mm Colorful AB Acrylic Bow Beads #3531

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24mm AB Iridescent Multicolor Acrylic Bow Beads24mm AB Iridescent Multicolor Acrylic Bow Beads

24mm AB Iridescent Multicolor Acrylic Bow Beads #3530

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24mm Galaxy Black AB Acrylic Bow Beads24mm Galaxy Black AB Acrylic Bow Beads

24mm Galaxy Black AB Acrylic Bow Beads #3529

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24mm Lavender AB Acrylic Bow Beads24mm Lavender AB Acrylic Bow Beads

24mm Lavender AB Acrylic Bow Beads #3525

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24mm Orange AB Acrylic Bow Beads24mm Orange AB Acrylic Bow Beads

24mm Orange AB Acrylic Bow Beads #3526

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24mm Pearl White AB Acrylic Bow Beads24mm Pearl White AB Acrylic Bow Beads

24mm Pearl White AB Acrylic Bow Beads #3528

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

24mm Blush Pink AB Acrylic Bow Beads #3522

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24mm Pastel Blue AB Acrylic Bow Beads24mm Pastel Blue AB Acrylic Bow Beads

24mm Pastel Blue AB Acrylic Bow Beads #3523

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4mm 6/0 mix iridescent glass seed beads for bracelets4mm 6/0 mix iridescent glass seed beads for bracelets

4mm 6/0 Mix Iridescent Glass Seed Beads, Round Beads #2937

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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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Leopard Lip Polymer Clay Beads, Animal Print Kiss Beads, Round Spacer Beads for Bracelets #1033Leopard Lip Polymer Clay Beads, Animal Print Kiss Beads, Round Spacer Beads for Bracelets #1033

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