Trinket #352 - Antiqued Birds' Nest Ring

What makes this ring antiqued? The fact that I made the steel and silver nest nearly a year ago and sat it in my kitchen windowsill. The months passed and I eventually forgot about it until I was rearranging some plants. When it was discovered, the steel had some rusty spots and the silver beads had formed a slight layer of tarnish. I think I prefer it this way.