Leading ladies from Candice Bergen to Greta Garbo transformed jewelry into unforgettable symbols of Hollywood allure. With their high-wattage glamour and mystique, Hollywood’s classic film stars had the ability to elevate jewelry to mythic stature. Their sparkling on- and off-screen bijoux, from gold statement bracelets to extravagant diamond-studded parures, instantly became aspirational symbols of elegance. And the fascination with them endures. Vintage versions routinely break records at auction — in 2011, Elizabeth Taylor’s personal Serpenti watch sold for $974,500, almost 65 times the estimate — and houses reinvent their timeless designs for new generations. Here’s a look at five leading ladies of the era and their famed jewelry, along with the modern editions of today. Elizabeth Taylor “Cleopatra” star Elizabeth Taylor wears her stunning new Serpenti watch. LaPresse/APImages When in Rome filming “Cleopatra” in the early ’60s, Elizabeth Taylor collected Bulgari jewels.…