Beautiful pairing of cats eye/iridescent beads and abalone shell pendant that can be worn either way. Brown portion of shell has a scratch on it seen in photos but hard to see unless you’re looking for it. About this item Cat's eye beads, or Fiber Optic Beads feature a thin band of light that changes hues as the beads capture and refract light. Add these beads to your designs to give them added dimension and shine.