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Rare Gem Alpacas

Breeding Harlequin, Appaloosa and Unique Colors!

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Journey by X Man Monet by X Man Newest Addition to the Rare Gem herd. Harlequin male, Camouflage! This is Camouflage! Young harlequin male available once he has confirmed breedings. Many appaloosas & harleys Hat Trick (Right) & Mr. Bigglesworth (Left) Click on “Products” for Beautiful Yarns! Meet the babies! Click on “Products” 1 of a Kind Hand Made Rugs Enchanted Hill Apple Dumpling Apple Dumpling & Iris (2021)
Darcy Phillips
Riverside County
Hemet, CA, 92543
707-295-8677
www.raregemalpacas.com
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    Featured Items

    Photo of Rare Gem Thankful Eve (Leopard Appaloosa)
    Rare Gem Thankful Eve (Leopard Appaloosa)
    White, Medium Fawn
    Offered Once. Spotted Forever! Lot 16!!
    Photo of ~Rare Gem Zilliebelle
    ~Rare Gem Zilliebelle
    White, Dark Silver Grey
    A Long Awaited Treasure...
    Photo of Rare Gem Chunky Monkey
    Rare Gem Chunky Monkey
    Medium Fawn, Light Silver Grey, True Black
    Newest Harlequin Arrival!
    Photo of ~Stone Pine Jolene (Appaloosa)
    ~Stone Pine Jolene (Appaloosa)
    Beige, Medium Fawn, Light Silver Grey
    Exceptional Appy/GSire=CM Shiftin Gears!
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    Tiny Spark, Mighty Presence!

    Rare Gem Firefly

    Huacaya, Cria Female, Unproven | Light Fawn

    AOA# 36398799   D.O.B. 12/31/2025 (Under 1 yr)
    Sire:
    ~Rare Gem Camouflage (Harlequin) 

    Handsome Harlequin Male!

    ~Rare Gem Camouflage (Harlequin)

    Huacaya, Herdsire (Male), Proven, Medium Fawn, Dark Silver Grey, True Black
    | DOB: 11/15/2021
    It is with great excitement that we introduce this handsome harlequin appaloosa son of Vintage Cashmere U-Taupe-ia and elite-fleeced, Running Late's Peaches and Cream.

    Peaches was purchased in 2019 for her outstanding fiber traits, beautiful phenotype, pedigree and patterned fleece. She does not carry an appaloosa or harlequin in her pedigree, but is an expressed pattern so she was included in the appy/harley program as a potential for throwing just what we want. In 2019, she was paired wit...
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      | Medium Fawn, Dark Silver Grey, True Black 

    Dam:
    Rare Gem X-Spotsss Illusion 

    Foundation Female with Appaloosa Depth

    Rare Gem X-Spotsss Illusion

    Huacaya, Bred (Female), Proven, White, True Black
    ARI# 36239498 | DOB: 7/11/2023
    Illusion is currently confirmed pregnant to our leopard Appaloosa herdsire, Mirakel, and is due January 2027.

    Sired by the Appaloosa herdsire Rare Gem X-Man—whose own journey included a successful run through the Parade of Champions auction circuit before heading east—Illusion carries meaningful pattern genetics through both sides of her pedigree. While she herself did not phenotypically express Appaloosa patterning, she represents the kind of female whose value lies far deeper than surface ...
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    | AOA# 36239498  | White, True Black 
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    Description

    Born on New Year’s Eve as fireworks echoed through the night sky and a winter storm rolled in, Rare Gem Firefly made her entrance with unmistakable determination. From the very first moments, she proved that size has nothing to do with presence.

    Despite arriving at just 12.5 pounds after a full 339-day gestation, Firefly showed remarkable strength and coordination from her first moments—standing, nursing, and moving with purpose almost immediately. Her early vigor and balance suggest that her petite start reflects individuality rather than limitation, and she is expected to mature into a strong, functional, and fully capable female.

    She is sired by the expressive Harlequin Appaloosa herdsire Rare Gem Camouflage, bringing bold Appaloosa genetics, presence, and proven pattern influence. Her maternal grandsire is the Appaloosa herdsire Rare Gem X-Man, creating a meaningful concentration of Appaloosa genetics on both the top and bottom of her pedigree. This layered genetic depth offers value to breeders who understand that Appaloosa inheritance extends well beyond immediate visual expression.

    Her dam, Rare Gem X-Spotsss Illusion, contributes strong Snowmass lineage along with an easy-keeping nature and excellent maternal instincts. Together, this pairing blends reliability, genetic depth, and quiet capability.

    Despite her tiny start, Firefly shows straight legs, balanced conformation, and an alert, intelligent presence. Her early vigor, coordination, and strength strongly suggest that she will mature into a solid, functional, and fully capable female—well suited for inclusion as a quality foundation prospect.

    Firefly’s name suits her perfectly. Like her namesake, she is small but luminous—quietly lighting up the pasture with energy, resilience, and charm. With her depth of Appaloosa genetics, exceptional early vitality, and memorable New Year’s Eve arrival, Rare Gem Firefly represents a bright beginning with a promising future.

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