Cateye Beads

Cateye Beads

What is Cateye bead?

Cat Eye bead is a very popular bead in jewelry making. It has the amazing property of changing hue and reflection points when viewed at different angles and in different light conditions. It usually has a distinctive light band running across it which can look like a cat's eye - hence the name. Cat eye bead is often spelt as cateye and also known as fiber optic (or fibre optics) bead.

With the increasing popularity of cat eye beads, they can now be found in an growing array of colours (including multi-colored beads), shapes, and sizes. The cabochon (flat back) versions are also now quite commonly found.