16 Carat Emerald (Oval, 21.98×14.65mm, Green)

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How big is a 16 carat oval-cut Emerald?

It depends on the cut parameters and length-to-width ratio, but a typical size of a 16ct oval-cut Emerald would be around 21.98×14.65 mm (±6%). The lw ratio of this Emerald is 1.5. See below how big it looks on a ring and finger.

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Ring width: 3.0 mm

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64 mm

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Ring	Gold
Skin tone	Light
Ring diameter	16.9 mm
Ring width	3.0 mm
Finger length	64 mm
Finger coverage	87 %

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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm

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Additional Info

Emerald is a green variety of Beryl mineral family. Its name comes from the French word "esmeralde", which came from the Greek word "smaragdos". The latter basically means "green gemstone". The most important factor in emerald's value is its color (vivid green is valued the most). The color in Emerald is caused by the presence or absence of chromium, vanadium, and iron.

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Gem Details

Name:	Emerald
Mineral Group:	Beryl
Shape:	Oval
Chemical Formula:	Be₃Al₂Si₆O₁₈
Crystal Structure:	Hexagonal
Hardness:	7.5 - 8.0
Specific Gravity	2.72
Carat weight:	16 ct
Gram weight:	3.2 g (0.1129 ounces)
Points:	1600 pts
Length:	21.98 mm
Width:	14.65 mm
Est. face-up size:	264.05 mm²
Volume:	1176.47 mm³
Length-to-width ratio:	1.5
Refractive Index:	1.57-1.58
Luster:	Vitreous
Wearability:	Excellent
Care Instructions:	No special care
Color:	Emerald can be found in the following colors:
Birthstone:	Emerald is a birthstone for the month of May

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About Emerald Specific Gravity

Emerald has a specific gravity of approximately 2.67 - 2.78, with 2.72 being a generally accepted standard average for gem-quality material.

For all the Emerald size calculations on this website, the specific gravity of 2.72 is used.

To learn more about it and why it matters, and to compare densities of all the gemstones on one page, click here.

Ring & Finger Simulator

Use the simulator on this page to play around with different ring and finger configurations.

To select a different gemstone, shape, color or size, or to compare two gems side-by-side, use the form at the top of the page. Comparison example: 16ct Emerald vs Tsavorite (Oval Cut)

If you want to compare oval-cut Emerald sizes from 0.25 to 40ct on one page, see Oval Cut Emerald Size Chart

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