Sparkling with sequins (8)

I believe the answer is:

diamante

(Other definitions for diamante that I've seen before include "Rhinestone-covered" , "Decorated with glass cut to resemble diamonds" , "Decorated with small sparkling ornaments" , "With cut glass resembling gems" , "sparkling material" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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