What does the cryptic crossword clue "In France I joined Sam, a dealer in diamonds (8)" mean?

The definition is "dealer in diamonds". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). JE (synonym="French “I”") + WELLER (synonym="Sam W, Mr Pickwick’s servant") = JEWELLER; definition: "a dealer in diamonds" The answer is JEWELLER.

In France I joined Sam, a dealer in diamonds (8)

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