Creating bronze sculptures with embedded precious metals or stones is a meticulous process that combines traditional craftsmanship with innovative techniques. Artists often begin with the lost-wax casting method, where a detailed wax model is coated in ceramic and melted away to form a mold for molten bronze.

To embed precious metals like gold or silver, artisans may use the metal inlay technique. This involves carving precise grooves into the cooled bronze surface and hammering thin sheets or wires of precious metal into the recesses. For gemstones, cavities are carefully drilled or cast into the sculpture, and stones are secured using adhesives or metal prongs.

Some advanced artists employ electroforming, where a layer of bronze is electrochemically deposited around pre-placed precious elements. Others combine multiple casting stages, embedding metals or stones between layers of bronze pour.

The final steps involve meticulous chasing, polishing, and patination to highlight the contrast between bronze and embedded materials. This labor-intensive process results in breathtaking sculptures where the warmth of bronze beautifully complements the brilliance of precious inlays.