What does AB color mean?
Aurora Borealis
‘AB’ stands for Aurora Borealis, the amazing natural light display in the sky, particularly in high latitude regions around the Arctic and Antarctic… The play of facets, reflections and colours of this coating made an effect similar to viewing the Aurora Borealis… beautiful, shimmering and rather ethereal.
What does AB mean in glass beads?
AB is an iridescent coating that gives a subtle shimmer. It is named after the Aurora Borealis, the fabulous Northern Lights. It can be full or half coated. For example, a Swarovski crystal bead described as AB is half-coated, AB 2X would mean fully coated.
What is crystal AB color?
Crystal Aurora Borealis (AB) is the most beloved crystal color for dance and performance costuming. The AB coating is an iridescent, rainbow-like coating that mimics the northern lights and can be applied as on top of any standard color rhinestone.
What does SS mean for Swarovski crystals?
Swarovski uses the terminology “Stone Size” (ss) to measure various stones, such as Round Stones and Flatback sizes.
What’s so special about Swarovski crystals?
SWAROVSKI IS MORE EXPENSIVE THAN GLASS As compared to other glass jewelry, Swarovski jewelry is made of extremely high-quality crystal glass. The high-quality crystals come from the very uniform structure which offers the Swarovski crystals amazing clarity.
What does AB mean with crystals?
Have you ever seen a description of a crystal and it says something along the lines of ‘crystal ab’ or ‘fuchsia ab’ and wonder what that means? AB simply means it has a special coating over the stones to make it cast additional colors.
What does 9ct AB mean?
9ct is a measure of the amount of pure gold used to make the piece of jewellery. Pure gold is very soft so is unsuitable for jewellery as it would mark easily, the claws holding gemstones would bend easily as well. 9ct represents 9/24 or 37.5% of pure gold.
What does fire polished beads mean?
Fire-polished. A form of “polishing” used in Czech glass beadmaking that employs heat rather than abrasion to buff a bead’s faceted surfaces. The heat causes the surfaces of the bead to melt just enough that they become shiny. These beads are less expensive to produce but also more likely to have imperfections.
What does transparent beads mean?
I used to use the term “transparent” for translucent beads, but “transparent” means “clear” (colorless), and most translucent beads have color. When a bead is colorless, I just say “clear”.
What does SS20 mean in rhinestones?
PP（Pearl Plate）
| PP (pearl plate) | SS (stone size) | mm (millimeter) |
|---|---|---|
| PP33 | SS17 | 4.10-4.20 |
| SS19 | 4.40-4.60 | |
| SS20 | 4.60-4.80 | |
| SS21 | 4.80-4.90 |
What are some of the meanings of colors?
In general, they convey optimism, enthusiasm, and passion. These include green, blue, purple, and their variations like violet. These colors are considered cool as they are colors commonly found in nature and are known for their calming effect.
What is the meaning of the color black?
The color of power and sophistication. Black is an incredibly strong and intimidating color that exudes authority and makes us feel secure and protected. Often seen at formal and prestigious events, this mysterious marvel arouses and seduces our senses with its elegance and sexiness. Read more about the color black
What does the combination of yellow and red mean?
The color of encouragement. The combination of yellow and red makes orange convey excitement, warmth and enthusiasm. Social and inviting, this is the color of the extrovert, exuding happiness and joy, releasing inhibitions.
How does the meaning of a color change over time?
Time —Colors may also change in significance over time: red used to be seen as a strong, masculine color while blue was a feminine color suited for girls. Shades and tones —A color may have a general meaning, but lighter shades can vary dramatically compared to darker shades, while more natural, muted shades will differ from artificial neon colors.