What does the cryptic crossword clue "Fingering curious jewellery (8)" mean?

The definition is "Fingering". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). RUM (synonym="curious") + BLING (synonym="jewellery") = RUMBLING; definition: "Fingering" The answer is RUMBLING.

Fingering curious jewellery (8)

Times Cryptic #27099 | 8 Down | 2018-07-25 flower

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