The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word JEWELLED
I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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What does JEWELLED mean?
JEWELLED verb- To bejewel; to decorate or bedeck with jewels or gems.
- Set with jewels