AB (Iridescent) Beads

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6mm Lavender AB Acrylic Gumball Beads6mm Lavender AB Acrylic Gumball Beads

6mm Lavender AB Acrylic Gumball Beads, Round Beads #1971

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6mm Yellow AB Acrylic Spacer Beads6mm Yellow AB Acrylic Spacer Beads

6mm Yellow AB Acrylic Spacer Beads, Round Beads #2212

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10mm Jelly Blue AB with Glitter Acrylic Gumball Beads10mm Jelly Blue AB with Glitter Acrylic Gumball Beads

10mm Jelly Blue AB with Glitter Acrylic Gumball Beads #2539

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10mm Coral Orange AB Acrylic Gumball Beads10mm Coral Orange AB Acrylic Gumball Beads

10mm Coral Orange AB Acrylic Gumball Beads, Round Beads #254

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6mm Mix Glitter Acrylic Spacer Beads6mm Mix Glitter Acrylic Spacer Beads

6mm Mix Glitter Acrylic Spacer Beads, Round Beads #2723

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6mm Green AB Acrylic Spacer Beads6mm Green AB Acrylic Spacer Beads

6mm Green AB Acrylic Spacer Beads, Round Beads #2894

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4mm Black AB Acrylic Spacer Beads4mm Black AB Acrylic Spacer Beads

4mm Black AB Acrylic Spacer Beads, Round Beads #903

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8mm White Glitter Acrylic Gumball Beads8mm White Glitter Acrylic Gumball Beads

8mm White Glitter Acrylic Gumball Beads, Round Beads #2860

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8mm Blue Glitter Acrylic Gumball Beads8mm Blue Glitter Acrylic Gumball Beads

8mm Blue Glitter Acrylic Gumball Beads, Round Beads #2850

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8mm Yellow AB Acrylic Gumball Beads8mm Yellow AB Acrylic Gumball Beads

8mm Yellow AB Acrylic Gumball Beads, Round Beads #2213

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8mm Coral Orange AB Acrylic Gumball Beads8mm Coral Orange AB Acrylic Gumball Beads

8mm Coral Orange AB Acrylic Gumball Beads, Round Beads #990

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4mm Yellow AB Acrylic Spacer Beads4mm Yellow AB Acrylic Spacer Beads

4mm Yellow AB Acrylic Spacer Beads, Round Beads #2211

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

8mm Green AB Acrylic Gumball Beads, Round Beads #2218

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6mm Yellow AB Acrylic Gumball Beads6mm Yellow AB Acrylic Gumball Beads

6mm Yellow AB Acrylic Gumball Beads, Round Beads

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Neon Yellow Golden Yellow Light Yellow
6mm Orange AB Acrylic Gumball Beads6mm Orange AB Acrylic Gumball Beads

6mm Orange AB Acrylic Gumball Beads, Round Beads

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

6mm Gray AB Acrylic Gumball Beads, Round Beads

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Light Gray Dark Gray

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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