Since being named the new muse of V! Jewelry last year, actress and singer Belle Mariano has embodied the modern pearl brand’s spirit of authenticity and confidence. Her fun and fresh take on pearl styling has since inspired a new generation to wear pearls their way.

On the afternoon of Thursday, May 21, 2026, she shared her insights on self expression at V! Styled by Belle, an exclusive event where three lucky winners got the chance to be styled by Belle herself and take home pearl jewelry.

The excited winners — Claudia Suganob, Lourdes Eudela, and Arlene Zaballero — were greeted by Belle like old friends, making everyone feel comfortable and relaxed with her hugs and signature warmth.

Belle began the styling session by talking about her genuine love for pearls: “So I’ve always had this sense of attachment when it comes to pearls. When it comes to picking your jewelry, you want it to be timeless, and I think when it comes to my style, I choose something that would go with every outfit that I wear. And I think V! is the perfect brand for that.”

First up was Claudia Suganob, a newly-married mom who wanted timeless jewelry that felt easy and effortless, allowing her to pull looks together without much thought. Belle immediately understood what she was looking for, sharing, “You want something that you can match with everything and you also want different styles, which is very me too, I like mixing and matching depending on my mood and what I wear.” She ultimately chose the Luna Pendant with Simone Chain for Claudia, paired with the Clio Ear Cuff for a cool finish.

Next up was Lourdes Eudela, who shared a personal story of losing her late mother’s ring and finding comfort in her V! pieces. Belle related to her sentiment: “Growing up, I also saw my mom wearing pearls, that’s why maybe I’m into pearls and it’s also my birthstone.” Lourdes shared her love for earrings, prompting Belle to choose the _2.0 Pearl Necklace. Noting Lourdes’ current bracelet stack, Belle added the Visionary Bracelet in Inspire to complete her arm party.

It was finally Arlene Zaballero’s turn. She shared how she was helping a friend visiting from abroad shop for pasalubong when they happened to walk into V!. Her friend ended up using Arlene's credit card for her pearl purchase, and since she didn’t live in the Philippines, they used Arlene's name to enter the V! Styled by Belle raffle, leading to her surprise win.

Belle asked about her style and preference in jewelry, and Arlene was quick to say that she loved dangling earrings. Belle’s choice was instantaneous: the Zoe Earrings, a pair that she excitedly urged Arlene to try on as she believed they’d suit her perfectly. To complete the look, Belle recommended the BFF Bracelet in Sangria after Arlene shared that her favorite color was red — a detail Belle loved, saying that it was a lucky color.

The afternoon ended on a happy note, with each winner leaving with pearl jewelry that was not only handpicked by Belle herself, but also reflected their individual styles and personalities.