I wanted a ring I could wear in the evenings after work and weekends, that I didn't have to worry about damaging when doing housework or laundry or gardening or whatever.  I knew titanium was a good choice, and was very excited about this.  I wasn't expecting something that "passed" as white gold, but I did want something shiny that would not scratch.  It was shiny-ish when it arrived, but it does scratch and now it looks more like a matte finish.  I'm really glad I only paid $2.99 for it.  I've ordered a titanium ring that had only 5 star reviews.  I think that will be more to my liking.