AB (Iridescent) Beads

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10mm Clear AB Acrylic Gumball Beads10mm Clear AB Acrylic Gumball Beads

10mm Clear AB Acrylic Gumball Beads, Round Beads #935

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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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4mm 6/0 glow in dark in dark blue lining glass seed beads for bracelets4mm 6/0 glow in dark in dark blue lining glass seed beads for bracelets

4mm 6/0 Glow in Dark in Dark Blue Lining Glass Seed Beads, Round Beads #3331

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Mermaid Tail AB Iridescent Acrylic Fish BeadsMermaid tail acrylic bead with AB finish – ocean-inspired craft bead

Mermaid Tail AB Iridescent Acrylic Fish Beads

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13.8 x 20mm Iridescent Acrylic Skull Beads13.8 x 20mm Iridescent Acrylic Skull Beads

13.8 x 20mm Iridescent Acrylic Skull Beads #3351

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16mm Iridescent Acrylic Skull Beads16mm Iridescent Acrylic Skull Beads

16mm Iridescent Acrylic Skull Beads #3353

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4mm Lavender Purple AB Acrylic Spacer Beads4mm Lavender Purple AB Acrylic Spacer Beads

4mm Lavender Purple AB Acrylic Spacer Beads, Round Beads #3018

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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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6mm Pink AB Acrylic Spacer Beads6mm Pink AB Acrylic Spacer Beads

6mm Pink AB Acrylic Spacer Beads, Round Beads #921

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

8mm Blue AB Acrylic Gumball Beads, Round Beads #1978

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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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6mm Baby Pink AB Acrylic Spacer Beads6mm Baby Pink AB Acrylic Spacer Beads

6mm Baby Pink AB Acrylic Spacer Beads, Round Beads #920

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8mm White AB Acrylic Gumball Beads8mm White AB Acrylic Gumball Beads

8mm White AB Acrylic Gumball Beads, Round Beads #925

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

4mm Baby Pink AB Acrylic Spacer Beads, Round Beads #1075

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4mm Multicolor AB Acrylic Spacer Beads4mm Multicolor AB Acrylic Spacer Beads

4mm Multicolor AB Acrylic Spacer Beads, Round Beads #1713

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12mm Multicolor AB Acrylic Mouse Beads12mm Multicolor AB Acrylic Mouse Beads

12mm Multicolor AB Acrylic Mouse Beads #1631

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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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