Cut Glass has been there since ancient times; however, only in the late 19th century known as American Brilliant period did it reach its popularity. In the latter half of the 19th century, intricately cut glass with elaborate geometric designs was seen, though earlier the cut glass designs were into much simpler naturalistic designs and themes. Later, during the Edwardian period, cut glass became lighter, thinner, and engraved. Cut glass is very fragile and sensitive to heat.
From the latter19th century to early 20th century, the famous cut glass companies of the time were the Dorflinger Glass Company, Hawkes, the Libby Glass Company, H. C. Fry and Company, Strauss, and J. Hoare and Company. They had their very own patented patterns. Some such styles were Hobstar, strawberry diamond, and punty cut. The rarest or most expensive patterns are Aztec, Panel, and Trellis.