AB (Iridescent) Beads

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8mm Royal Blue AB Acrylic Gumball Beads8mm Royal Blue AB Acrylic Gumball Beads

8mm Royal Blue AB Acrylic Gumball Beads, Round Beads #927

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8mm Green AB Acrylic Gumball Beads8mm Green AB Acrylic Gumball Beads

8mm Green AB Acrylic Gumball Beads, Round Beads #1982

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6mm Red AB Acrylic Spacer Beads6mm Red AB Acrylic Spacer Beads

6mm Red AB Acrylic Spacer Beads, Round Beads #1968

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4mm Pink AB Acrylic Spacer Beads4mm Pink AB Acrylic Spacer Beads

4mm Pink AB Acrylic Spacer Beads, Round Beads #904

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6mm Red AB Acrylic Gumball Beads6mm Red AB Acrylic Gumball Beads

6mm Red AB Acrylic Gumball Beads, Round Beads

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Dark Red Red
6mm Black AB Acrylic Spacer Beads6mm Black AB Acrylic Spacer Beads

6mm Black AB Acrylic Spacer Beads, Round Beads #915

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12mm Clear AB Acrylic Gumball Beads12mm Clear AB Acrylic Gumball Beads

12mm Clear AB Acrylic Gumball Beads, Round Beads #945

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10mm specks crackle glass beads for bracelets10mm specks crackle glass beads for bracelets

10mm Specks Crackle Glass Beads, Round Beads #3629

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10mm Iridescent Acrylic Star Beads10mm Iridescent Acrylic Star Beads

10mm Iridescent Acrylic Star Beads

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Clear Purple Pink Yellow +3
Iridescent Acrylic Bow BeadsIridescent Acrylic Bow Beads

Iridescent Acrylic Bow Beads #2202

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8mm Red AB Acrylic Gumball Beads8mm Red AB Acrylic Gumball Beads

8mm Red AB Acrylic Gumball Beads, Round Beads #1969

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4mm Pink AB Acrylic Spacer Beads4mm Pink AB Acrylic Spacer Beads

4mm Pink AB Acrylic Spacer Beads, Round Beads #3007

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6mm Fuchsia AB Acrylic Spacer Beads6mm Fuchsia AB Acrylic Spacer Beads

6mm Fuchsia AB Acrylic Spacer Beads, Round Beads #919

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10mm White Ombre Faux Pearl Acrylic Beads10mm White Ombre Faux Pearl Acrylic Beads

10mm White Ombre Faux Pearl Acrylic Beads, Round Beads #2720

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6mm Orange AB Acrylic Gumball Beads6mm Orange AB Acrylic Gumball Beads

6mm Orange AB Acrylic Gumball Beads, Round Beads #1976

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8mm Lavender AB Acrylic Gumball Beads8mm Lavender AB Acrylic Gumball Beads

8mm Lavender AB Acrylic Gumball Beads, Round Beads #1972

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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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