A reasonable cut


Ziyin (left) and Ziwei say customers pay a big margin for the branding and not for the value of the diamond.

How much of what you pay for diamonds stems from the value of the rock and how much for add-ons like branding premium, logistical costs, retail cuts and such? The Low brothers of Zcova say their customer-friendly, low-cost model will disrupt the market. JOY LEE reports.

DIAMONDS may be a girl’s best friend, but they are rarely, if ever, friendly on the pocket. That is what Low Ziwei, 31, learned after purchasing an engagement ring for about RM21,000 four years ago.

Play, subscribe and stand a chance to win prizes worth over RM39,000! T&C applies.

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Focus

China’s great energy pivot
The soldier who came back from the dead
‘We didn’t expect such horror’
How to measure snow from space
Silent kilns, cold clay, closed doors
Too old at 35, ‘buried’ at 50
Erasing the memory of the disappeared
The shadow state within Iran
Backyard bunker maker sees business boom
Where the elk are causing conflict

Others Also Read