It does not have the original string as I switched it out with this super sparkly new one and lost the original Hello friends, thank you so much for shopping my closet! I have done my absolute best to check over every item carefully so if there are any imperfections they will be pictured so please look over everything carefully before you purchase. I am super open to offers and please feel free to bundle items for savings I would like to state that this is not my job. I work a regular job and I am also a part time caregiver for my grandmother. that being said I do try my best to answer questions as soon as I possibly can but unfortunately life gets in the way sometimes, and I truly appreciate your patience. Thank you so much 😊