Sorry, boys! Kate Upton is officially off the market.
The 23-year-old bombshell attended this year’s Manus x Machina: Fashion in the Age of Technology Met Gala, and while her bespoke Topshop gown was a little bit underwhelming compared to Claire Danes’ magical dress and Beyonce’s fierce latex gown, she had the best accessory of all — a sparkling engagement ring!
Kate Upton in a gorgeous cutout Topshop dress at the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Gala: Manus x Machina: Fashion in the Age of Technology at the Met Museum on May 2, 2016 (Credit: Dennis Van Tine / Future Image / WENN)
Kate happily announced that she and boyfriend Justin Verlander, an American professional baseball pitcher for Detroit Tigers, are engaged.
“I’m really excited, he asked me right before season started so we’ve been keeping it on the down low for quite a while,” Kate told E! News about their engagement. “So I’m excited to finally be able to share it with the world!”
Kate Upton confirmed her engagement to MLB player Justin Verlander at the 2016 Met Gala (Credit: Dennis Van Tine / Future Image / WENN)
Apparently, the lovers have been engaged for quite some time now, but they have been keeping it secret. And what better way to announce the engagement than at the biggest fashion event of the year?
Anita Ko reportedly worked with Justin Verlander to create Kate Upton’s massive engagement ring (Credit: Dennis Van Tine / Future Image / WENN)
Kate’s gorgeous sparkler is from jeweler Anita Ko, who designed the ring with Justin to create a unique piece.
Wearing Asics Gel Evolution 6 T164n sneakers, Kate Upton leaves The Bowery Hotel in New York City’s Lower East Side the day after Met Gala on May 3, 2016 (Credit: Dennis Van Tine / Future Image / WENN)
The ring features a huge solitaire diamond in the center, surrounded by pave-styled smaller diamond stones on the setting and all over the band.
Kate Upton rocks a black J Brand Chiaki leather jacket (Credit: Dennis Van Tine / Future Image / WENN)
After she debuted it at the Met, Kate was finally spotted wearing the ring in public. This is definitely one accessory to show off proudly!
Kate Upton’s engagement ring from boyfriend Justin Verlander is reportedly 8 carats and worth $1.5 million (Credit: Dennis Van Tine / Future Image / WENN)