What does the cryptic crossword clue "Imitation diamonds found on decapitated corpse (5)" mean?

The definition is "Imitation". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). D (synonym="diamonds") + UMMY (synonym="embalmed or otherwise preserved dead body; corpse") = DUMMY; definition: "Imitation" The answer is DUMMY.

Imitation diamonds found on decapitated corpse (5)

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