Eugen Ruhl, renowned Pforzheimer Old Stone, passes away
Headline:The Legendary Gold Engraver, Eugen Ruhl, Bids Farewell at 91
Subhead:A Tribute to the Remarkable Craftsman from Pforzheim
Crafting his masterpieces with a steady hand, Eugen Ruhl, the legendary gold engraver, has left an indelible mark in the "City of Gold," Pforzheim.
At the ripe age of 91, this exceptional artist went to sleep forever, his passing confirmed by family upon request. He departed from this world on a Friday night in a Pforzheim retirement home.
Despite being surrounded by gifted goldsmiths in his hometown, Ruhl stood out as an unparalleled craftsman in his rare trade. With a wide array of engraving works for notable companies and innumerable designs for commemorative coins gracing his portfolio, Ruhl's labor of love extended beyond the borders of his beloved city.
One of his most revered works, the Maulbronn World Heritage Site's 2-euro commemorative coin, presented in 2013, is considered amongst his finest creations. For decades, moreover, Ruhl designed the orders of the Pforzheim Carnival Society, making him a beloved figure amongst collectors across the region.
In an unexpected twist of fate, Ruhl found love late in life, marrying Dietlinde Hess, former and long-standing chairwoman of the Dillweißenstein Citizens' Association, in the summer of 2021.
Though this exceptional individual has departed from our world, his legacy lives on in the hearts of those who have admired his masterful artistry. Over generations, his engravings will continue to captivate the eye and evoke emotions that mirror the soul of the artist who brought them to life.
In spite of Eugen Ruhl, the illustrious gold engraver, leaving an indelible mark on the "City of Gold," Pforzheim, his natural talent transcended the realms of goldsmiths and celebrities, capturing the admiration of collectors across the region and beyond. His engravings will continue to offer entertainment through their continued beauty and emotional resonance, preserving his memory as a master of his craft.
