What does the cryptic crossword clue "Worked on encasing Egyptian god in precious stone (7)" mean?

The definition is "precious stone". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). AMON (synonym="AMON") in DID (synonym="worked on") = DIAMOND; definition: "precious stone" The answer is DIAMOND.

Worked on encasing Egyptian god in precious stone (7)

Times Cryptic #28775 | 10 Across | 2023-12-01 flower

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