Titanium has a lot of good characteristics that make it suitable for jewelry. It is stronger, harder, wears better and wont deform. It is also lighter and its colorful oxide coating is immune to time.
However, like all kinds of jewelry, titanium rings will get surface scratches or scuffs with everyday use. Storing a titanium ring in a big drawer is a bad idea since it may acquire scratches as it rubs against other items. These scratches will be noticeable in a new ring. Oil and dirt can also temporarily dull its color.
To protect your investment, remove your ring during activities that may make it prone to abrasion or hard knocks. In fact, don't wear any kind of ring at the gym, when gardening, playing sports, or at the beach. Small scratches in polished titanium can be removed with a cream metal polish. Use a soft towel to do this and remove polish residue with liquid dish soap.
Since abrasives can gradually wear away the surface coloring, don't use harsh chemicals to clean your ring. Avoid metal polishes or scrubbing soaps since these have abrasives that may scrub away the sub-micron thick color layer. Instead use rubbing alcohol, window cleaner, or non-moisturizing soap and water and a soft cloth to remove dulling dirt and oils.
Anodized products are best cleaned with warm soapy water then dried with a soft tissue. This will restore the rings optical purity and color. Clean a satin finished ring with a fine nylon pad that you can easily get from auto shops or hardware stores to restore the soft brushed finish. Don't rub the pad over anodized color surfaces or you will ruin the color.
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