A revolutionary material which first became available in 1990, CVD diamond is chemically vapor deposited diamond developed by Norton Diamond Film. Norton Produces CVD diamond using a system of gases and pressure that replicates the volatile process which, over thousands of years, results in the creation of natural diamond.

CVD diamond grown by Norton Diamond Film is pure, crystalline diamond. Unlike most synthetic diamond, Norton CVD contains no phases or binders that can inhibit performance or quality. In fact, characteristics of Norton diamond are remarkably close to those of the highest quality Type IIA natural diamond.