Nicola Bulgari是寶格麗創辦人Sotirios Bulgari的孫兒,自小時候已開始收藏古董錢幣,而寶格麗的「Monete」古錢幣系列正是以此為靈感,於1966年正式推出,最早是將古錢幣鑲嵌在現代風格的項鏈上,因為極受歡迎,因此漸漸演變出手鏈、項鏈、袖扣、戒指、吊墜及腕錶等等飾品,是寶格麗其中一款辨識度最高的設計。Nicola Bvlgari, grandson of the House’s founder Sotirios Bvlgari and an avid collector of ancient coins since he was a young boy. In 1966, Bvlgari launched 'Monete' jewels incorporating antique Roman coins to their modern design. They began by setting ancient coins into long chain necklaces. The enthusiasm with which they were received by clients inspired Bulgari to use the coins in earrings, rings, bracelets and other decorative objects, and started the enduring tradition of ‘Gemme Nummarie’ or ‘Coin Gems’ which has become part of the Bulgari design fabric.